Jhoola Hai Ya Taboot Tumhara Ali Asghar

Madar Ke Labo'n Par Hai Yeh Noha Ali Asghar

Upon your mother's lips is this dirge, Ali Asghar.

Jhoola Hai Ya Taboot Tumhara Ali Asghar

Is this a cradle or your coffin, Ali Asghar?

Pehlu Mein Mere Aaj Se Soegi Sakina Tum Baap Ki Aghosh Mein Sona Ali Asghar

From today Sakina will sleep at my side; you must sleep in your father's embrace, Ali Asghar.

Sar Saare Shahido Ke Uthe Naizo Pe Lekin Uttha Tera Naize Pe Janaza Ali Asghar

The heads of all the martyrs were raised upon spears, but your whole bier was raised upon a spear, Ali Asghar.

Us Waqt Sakina Bhi Khadi Dekh Rahi Thi Naizo'n Ne Jo Dhundha Tera Laasha Ali Asghar

At that moment Sakina too stood watching as the spears searched for your little body, Ali Asghar.

Is Tarha Se Rukhsaar Tere Khoon Mein Tarr The Maa Dekh Na Paayi Tera Chehra Ali Asghar

Your cheeks were so drenched in blood that your mother could not even see your face, Ali Asghar.

Mohsin Ka Unhe Dijiyo Pursa Mere Beta Jab Goad Mein Legi Tujhe Zahra Ali Asghar

Give her my condolences for Mohsin, my son, when Zahra takes you into her lap, Ali Asghar.

Layi Hu Teri Qabr Se Maula Ko Utha Kar Uthte Hi Nahi The Shahe Wala Ali Asghar

I have brought the Master, lifting him up from your grave; the exalted king would simply not rise, Ali Asghar.

Akbar Na Sula Payenge Tum Zidd Nahi Karna Seene Ka Abhi Zakhm Hai Taaza Ali Asghar

Akbar will not be able to put you to sleep, so do not be stubborn; the wound in his chest is still fresh, Ali Asghar.

Maa Boli Takallum Mujhe Mare Gaye Patthar Ummat Ne Diya Yu Tera Pursa Ali Asghar

The mother spoke: stones were hurled at me as I grieved; this is how the ummah offered condolence for you, Ali Asghar.

Jhoola Hai Ya Taboot Tumhara Ali Asghar

Is this a cradle or your coffin, Ali Asghar?