(Bang-e-Dra-103) Aik Haji Madine Ke Raste Mein

Aik Haji Madine Ke Raste Mein
A Pilgrim On His Way To Madinah

Qafla Loota Gya Sehra Mein Aur Manzil Hai Door
Iss Byaban Yani Behr-e-Khushk Ka Sahil Hai Door

The caravan has been robbed in wilderness and the destination is far
The coast of this desolation, that is this dry ocean is far

Hum Safar Mere Shikar-e-Dashna-e-Rehzan Huwe
Bach Gye Jo, Ho Ke Be-Dil Sooye Bait Ullah Phire

My fellow travelers became victims of the robbers’ dagger
The remaining ones turned back to Makkah in frustration

Uss Bukhari Naujawan Ne Kis Khushi Se Jaan Di!
Mout Ke Zehr Ab Mein Payi Hai Uss Ne Zindagi

How willingly this young man from Bokhara gave his life!
In the poison of death he has found the taste of life!

Khanjar-e-Rahzan Usse Goya Hilal-e-Eid Tha
‘Haye Yasrab’ Dil Mein Lab Par Naara-e-Touheed Tha

The robber’s dagger was the Eid’s crescent to him
“Ah Yathrib” was within heart, Tawhid’s slogan was on the lips

Khauf Kehta Hai Ke Yasrab Ki Taraf Tanha Na Chal
Shauq Kehta Hai Tu Muslim Hai, Bebakana Chal

Fear says, “Do not travel alone towards Yathrib”
Longing says, “You are a Muslim, travel fearlessly”

Be-Ziarat Sooye Bait Ullah Phir Jaun Ga Kya
Ashiqon Ko Rouz-e-Mehshar Munh Na Dikhlaun Ga Kya

“Would I return to Makkah without paying homage?
Would I not appear confidently before Lovers on the Judgment Day?

Khauf-e-Jaan Rakhta Nahin Kuch Dast Pemaye Hijaz
Hijrat-e-Madfoon-e-Yasrab (S.A.W.)  Mein Yehi Makhfi Hai Raaz

The traveler through Hijaz’ wilderness has no fear for life
This secret is hidden in the emigration of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)

Go Salamat Mehmil-e-Shami Ki Humrahi Mein Hai
Ishq Ki Lazzat Magar Khatron Ki Jaankahi Mein Hai

Thought safety is in the companionship of the Syrian litter
Pleasure of Love is in the heart‐breaking affliction of danger

Aah! Ye Aqal-e-Zayan Andaish Kya Chalak Hai
Aur Tassur Admi Ka Kis Qadr Bebaak Hai

Ah! How clever this timid Intellect is!
And the brave man’s feeling how fearless is!