Woh jaa chukaa hai
Magar judaai se qabl kaa
Ek narm lamha
Thehar gayaa hai
He is gone.
But a tender moment,
from when he was here
is stuck;

1.
Woh jaa chukaa hai
Magar judaai se qabl kaa
Ek narm lamha
Thehar gayaa hai
Miri hatheli ki pusht per
Zindagi mein
Pehli kaa chand bun ker

He is gone.
But a tender moment,
from when he was here
is stuck;
On the back of my hand
(and) in my life
like a crescent.

2.
Raks karte hue
Jis ke shaano.n pe tu ne abhi sir rakha hai
Kabhi me bhee is ki panaaho.n me thee
Faraq yeh hai ke me
Raat se qabl tanha hui
Aur tu subha tak
Is fareb-e-tahaffuz me khoyee rahe gee

while dancing,
the one upon whose shoulders you rest your head
i too was once in his safeguard.
the difference is that i
was abandoned before dark,
and you shall remain consumed in this false sense of security till dawn.

From the movie 'Silsila'; Sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Amitabh Bachan
Goto: Raaga.com
Play: 'Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum'

Main aur meri tanhaai aksar yeh baatein karte hain
Tum hoti to kaisa hota,
tum yeh kehti, tum voh kehti
Tum is baat pe hairaan hoti, tum us baat pe kitni hansti
Tum hoti to aisa hota, tum hoti to vaisa hota
My solitude and I often speak to each other of this
How it would have been if you had been here
You would have said this, you would have commented on that
This would have surprised you, that would have made you laugh
It would have been this way, it would have been that way
If you had been here

Main aur meri tanhaai aksar yeh baatein karte hain
My solitude and I often speak to each other of this

Yeh kahan aa gaye hum
Yunhi saath saath chalte
Teri baahon mein hai jaanam
Mere jism-o-jaan pighalte
Where have we come
Just walking hand in hand so
In your arms, my love
My life and soul melt so

Yeh raat hai, yah tumhaari zulfein khuli hui hai
Hai chaandni ya tumhaari nazrein se meri raatein dhuli hui hai
Yeh chaand hai ya tumhaara kangan
Sitaarein hai ya tumhaara aanchal
Hawa ka jhonka hai ya tumhaare badan ki khushboo
Yeh pattiyon ki hai sarsaraahat ke tumne chupke se kuch kaha hai
Is it night, or is it your dark hair
Is it moonlight, or are my nights awash with your gaze
Is this the moon or your shining bracelet
Are these the stars or your veil on the sky
A breeze or the fragrance of your body
The rustling of leaves or did you whisper something softly

Yeh sochta hoon main kab se gumsum
Ke jab ki mujhko bhi yeh khabar hai
Ke tum nahin ho, kahin nahin ho
Magar yeh dil hai ke keh raha hai
Ke tum yahin ho, yahin kahin ho
For some time, I have been pondering this perplexed
Even though this I too know
That it is not you, it is not you anywhere
But this heart, it insists
That it is you, it is you here somewhere

O, tu badan hai main hoon chhaaya
Tu na ho to main kahan hoon
Mujhe pyaar karne waale
Tu jahan hai main vahan hoon
Hamein milna hi tha hamdam
Issi raah pe nikalte
O, you are the body, I am the shadow
If you are not, neither am I
My lover
Wherever you are, I am there
We had to meet, beloved
On this very path

Yeh kahan aa gaye hum
Yunhi saath saath chalte
Where have we come
Just walking hand in hand so

Mm, meri saans saans maheke
Koi bheena bheena chandan
Tera pyaar chaandni hai
Mera dil hai jaise aangan
Koi aur bhi mulaayam
Meri shaam dhalte dhalte
Mm, my every breath smells so sweet
Like the aroma of softly moonlit earth
Your love is like moonlight
And my heart is like a lap
Someone soft comes to me too
As my night falls gently

Yeh kahan aa gaye hum
Yunhi saath saath chalte
Where have we come
Just walking hand in hand so

Majboor yeh haalaat, idhar bhi hai udhar bhi
Tanhaai ki ek raat, idhar bhi hai udhar bhi
Kehne ko bahut kuch hai, magar kisse kahe hum
Kab tak yunhi khaamosh rahe aur sahe hum
Dil kehta hai duniya ki har ek rasm utha de
Deevaar jo hum dono mein hai, aaj gira de
Kyoon dil mein sulagte rahe, logon ko bata de
Haan humko mohabbat hai, mohabbat hai, mohabbat
Ab dil mein yehi baat, idhar bhi hai udhar bhi
Forlorn is the state, on this side and on your side
A night of loneliness, on this side and on your side
There is much to say, but who to tell
Till when can we remain silent
The heart wants to breach the customs of this world
And break the wall that separates us
Why should our hearts smoulder, let us declare
Yes, we are in love, in love, love
Now this is both in my heart, and in your heart

Yeh kahan aa gaye hum
Yunhi saath saath chalte
Where have we come
Just walking hand in hand so

Ey Rehmat-E-Tamaam Meri Har Khata Muaf
Mein Intiha-E-Shouq (Mein) Say Ghabra K P Gaya
O Lord, forgive my sins
That I was afraid, but still with great pleasure, I drank

Translated by Ayesha Kaljuvee

Link: PakistaniMusic.com
Search for Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Play: Halka Suroor Mukammal

Saqi Ki Har Nigah Pay Bal Kha K P Gaya
Lehroon Say Khailta Hoa Lehra K P Gaya
Dancing to every look of the wine-giver, I drank
Playing with the waves, I drank
Ey Rehmat-E-Tamaam Meri Har Khata Muaf
Mein Intiha-E-Shouq (Mein) Say Ghabra K P Gaya
O Lord, forgive my sins
That I was afraid, but still with great pleasure, I drank
Peta Baghair Izm Yeh Kab Thi Meri Majaal
Dar Pardah Chashm-E-Yaar Ki Shay Pa K P Gaya
That I would drink without prerogative, when did I have such courage?
With the acquiescence of my lover’s veiled eyes, I drank

Paas Rehta Hai Duur Rehta Hai
Koi Dil Mein Zaroor Rehta Hai
Close to me, far from me
Someone surely lives in my heart
Jab Say Dekha Hai Un Ki Aankhon Ko
Halka Halka Suroor Rehta Hai
Since I have seen her eyes
This mild inebriation remains with me

Aisay Rehtay Hein Koi Mere Dil Mein
Jaisay Zulmat Mein Noor Rehta Hai
She lives in my heart
Like light lives in darkness
Ub Adam Ka Yeh Haal Hai Har Waqt
Mast Rehta Hai Chuur Rehta Hai
Now is the state of this man that all the time
I remain enraptured, broken

Yeh Joh Halka Halka Saroor Hai
Yeh Teri Nazar Ka Qasoor Hai
This mild intoxication
It is the fault of your gaze
K Sharab Peena Sikha Diya
Tairay Pyar Nai, Teri Chaah Nai
That you have taught me how to drink
With my desire, my longing for you

Teri Behki Behki Nigaah Nai
Mujhay Ik Sharabi Bana Diya…
Your flirtatious looks
Have made me a lover of wine

Sharab Kaisi, Khumaar Kaisa
Yeh Sub Tumhari Nawazishein Hein
What a drink, what a high
These are all your gifts
Pilai Hai Kiss Nazar Say Tu Nai
K Mujhko Apni Khabar Nahi Hai
How you have made me elated with your looks
That I am not even aware of myself

Teri Behki Behki Nigah Nai
Mujhe Ik Sharabi Bana Dia
Your flirtatious looks
Have made me a lover of wine

Sara Jahan Must, Jahan Ka Nizam Must
Din Must, Raat Must, Saher Must, Shaam Must
The whole world is exhilarated
Day, night, morning and evening
Dil Must, Sheesha Must, Sabu Must, Jaam Must
Hai Teri Chashm-E-Must Say Her Khaas-O-Aam Must
The heart is intoxicated, so is the mirror, the glass and even the wine itself
Your captivating eyes have made everything delirious

Yoon To Saqi Her Tarah Ki Tere MaiKhane Mein Hai
Woh Bhi Thori Si Jo In Aankhon K Paimane Mein Hai
Every kind of wine resides in your cellar
And then there is that look in those eyes as well
Sub Samajhta Hoon Teri Ishwa-Kari Ay Saqi
Kaam Karti Hai Nazar Naam Hai Paimane Ka.. Bus!
I understand your cleverness well
It is the fault of your gaze, but the blame is put on the wine

Teri Behki Behki Nigah Nai
Mujhe Ik Sharabi Bana Diya
Your flirtatious looks
Have made me a lover of wine

Tera Pyar Hai Meri Zindagi
Tera Pyar Hai Meri Bandagi
To love you is my life
To love you is my bondage
Tera Pyar Hai Bas Meri Zindagi,
Tera Pyar Hai Bas Meri Zindagi
To love you is my life,
To love you is my life

Na Namaz Aati Hai Mujhko, Na Wazoo Aata Hai
Sajda Kar Leta Hoon Jab Saamnay Tu Aata Hai
Not prayer nor ablution do I know
I prostrate when before me you come

Bus Meri Zindagi Tera Pyar Hai
My life is only my love for you

Mai Azal Say Banda-E-Ishq Hoon,
Mujhe Zohd-O-Kufr Ka Gham Nahin
I am a true lover
With no fear of the hereafter
Mere Sir Ko Dar Tera Mil Gaya
Mujhe Ab Talash-E-Haram Nahi
Now that my head has found your mat
No need have I to search for heaven
Meri Bandagi Hai Wo Bandagi
Jo Muqeed-E-Dair-O-Haram Nahi
My bondage is to that spot
Which is tied to no sacred place
Mera Ik Nazar Tumhein Dekhna
Ba Khuda Namaz Se Kam Nahi
My taking one look at you
By God is equal to prayer

Bus Meri Zindagi Tera Pyar Hai
Bus Meri Zindagi Tera Pyar Hai
My life is only my love for you
My life is only my love for you

Tera Naam Loon Zubaan Say,
Tere Aagay Sir Jhuka Doon
To take your name,
To bow down before you
Mera Ishq Keh Raha Hai,
Mein Tujhe Khuda Bana Doon
My ardor tells me,
To make you my God
Tera Naam Mere Lub Per,
Mera Tazkara Hai Dar Dar
With your name on my lips,
I remember you every where
Mujhay Bhool Ja'ay Dunya,
Mein Agar Tujhe Bhula Doon
The world will forget me,
If I forget you
Mere Dil Mein Bus Rahe Hein,
Tere Bepanah Jalwe
In my heart reside,
Your many glories
Na Ho Jiss Mein Noor Tera,
Woh Charagh Hi Bujha Doon
That candle which has not your light,
Will be put out by me

Jo Pucha K Kis Tarah Hoti Hai Baarish,
Jabeen Se Paseene Ki Boondein Gira Di
When I asked how rain happens
From her forehead, she dripped a few beads of sweat
Jo Pucha K Kis Tarah Girti Hai Bijli,
Nigahein Milaein Mila Kar Jhuka Dein
When I asked how lightening falls
She met my eyes, and then lowered her lids
Jo Pucha Shab-O-Roz Milte Hain Kaise,
To Chehre Pe Apne Wo Zulfein Hata Deein
When I asked how night and day come together
She moved the hair away from her face
Jo Pucha K Naghmon Mein Jaadu Hai Kaisa,
To Meethe Takallum Mein Baatein Suna Deein
When I asked about the magic in music
She whispered a few things sweetly
Jo Apni Tamanaon Ka Haal Poocha,
To Jalti Howi Chand Shamein Bhujha Deein
Of my own desires when I inquired
Quickly, she snuffed some candles
Main Kehta Reh Gaya Khata-E-Mohabbat Ki Achi Saza Di
And I was left saying, what a punishment for the sin of loving

Mere Dil Ki Dunya Bana Kar Mita Di, Acha!
After inhabiting my heart’s world, you destroyed it
Mere Baad Kisko Satao Gay,
Mujhe Kis Tarah Se Mitao Gay
Kahan Ja Ke Teer Chalao Gay
Who will you torment after me?
How will you obliterate me?
Where will you direct your arrows?

Meri Dosti Ki Balaein Lo
Mujhe Haath Utha Kar Duaein Do,
Tumhein Ek Qatil Bana Diya
Thank my friendship
Raise your hands and bless me
That I have made you a murderer

Mujhe Daikho Khuwahish-E-Jan-E-Jaan
Main Wohi Hoon Anwar-E-Nim Jaan
Look at me, desire of my life’s life
That I am that same man

Tumhain Itna Hosh Tha Jub Kahan
Na Chalao Is Tarah Tum Zaban
When did you ever have such self-awareness
Don’t argue with me like this
Karo Mera Shukriya Meherban
Tumhein Baat Karna Sikha Diya
In fact, be grateful
That I was the one who taught how you to speak

Yeh Jo Halka Halka Saroor Hai,
Yeh Teri Nazar Ka Kasoor Hai
Kay Sharab Peena Sikha Diya
This mild intoxication
It is the fault of your gaze
That you have taught me how to drink

ab ke ham bichha.de to shaayad kabhii khvaabo.n me.n mile.n
jis tarah suukhe hue phuul kitaabo.n me.n mile.n
If now these feelings we cover, perhaps in dreams shall we meet
As dried flowers are chanced upon pressed softly in books

ab ke ham bichha.de to shaayad kabhii khvaabo.n me.n mile.n
jis tarah suukhe hue phuul kitaabo.n me.n mile.n
If now these feelings we cover, perhaps in dreams shall we meet
As dried flowers are chanced upon pressed softly in books

dhuu.ndh uja.de hue logo.n me.n vafaa ke motii
ye khazaane tujhe mumkin hai kharaabo.n me.n mile.n
Pearls of loyalty amongst those lost in desolate fogs
In dark misfortune, these treasures you may encounter

tuu fkudaa hai na meraa ishq farishto.n jaisaa
dono.n insaa.n hai.n to kyo.n itane hijaabo.n me.n mile.n
God you are not, nor is my love sanctioned by the angels
Both mortals, why meet then behind such innumerable veils?

gam-e-duniyaa bhii gam-e-yaar me.n shaamil kar lo
nashaa ba.dataa hai sharabe.n jo sharaabo.n me.n mile.n
Add the pathos of love to the great tragedies of the world
Even though its intoxication makes it worthy of worship

aaj ham daar pe khe.nche gaye jin baato.n par
kyaa ajab kal vo zamaane ko nisaabo.n me.n mile.n
Those conversations that today tore us apart at your door
How remarkable if the cosmos echoed them in other fates too

ab na vo mai.n huu.n na tu hai na vo maazii hai `Faraaz',
jaise do shakhs tamannaa ke saraabo.n me.m mile.n
Now it is neither I, nor you, nor is it the past 'Faraaz'
As if two people came together only in the mirage of desire

teri bataain hi sunanay aa'e
dost bhi dil hi dokhanay aa'e
just to narrate your stories did i come
just to hurt my heart did you, my friend, come

phool khilte hein tu hum sochtae hein
teray aanay ke zamaanay aa'e
when flowers bloom, i find myself thinking
the season of your arrival has come

teri bataain hi sunanay aa'e
dost bhi dil hi dokhanay aa'e
just to narrate your stories did i come
just to woud my heart did you, my friend, come

phool khilte hein tu hum sochtae hein
teray aanay ke zamaanay aa'e
when flowers bloom, i find myself thinking
the season of your arrival has come

aisi kuch chup si lagi hai jaise
hum tujhe haal sunanay aa'e
so quiet and shy do i find myself as if
to show you my soul have i come

ishq tunha hai sir-e munzil-e ghum
kaun yeh boojH uthanay aa'e
love is lonely without the sadness of love
who to bear this burden will come

ajnabi dost humein dekh keh hum
kuch tujhe yaad dilaanay aa'e
stranger, after you perceived me a friend, i
to remind you a little of things did come

dil dharakta hai safr ke hungaam
kaash phir koi bulanay aa'e
starting this journey, my heart beats wildly
wishing someone to call me back will come

ab tu rounay se bhi dil dukhta hai
shaid ab hosh thikanay aa'e
now even weeping saddens my heart
perhaps my wits back to me have finally come

kya kahein phir koi busti ujri
laug kyooN jashun mananay aa'e
what to say, some home must be undone
why else would people to celebrate come

so raho maut ke pahloo mein Faraz
nind kis waqt na janay aa'e
stay close in this lap of death, Faraz
who knows when sleep your way will come

(Tunha Tunha, # 3)
(Solitary #3)

Maintaining a tradition established by his mentor, the revolutionary Faiz, he wrote some of his best poetry during those days in exile.

is se pahale ke bevafaa ho jaaye.n
before that day we become disloyal
kyo.n na ai dost ham judaa ho jaaye.n
why not, my friend, go our separate ways

Translated by Ayesha Kaljuvee

is se pahale ke bevafaa ho jaaye.n
before that day we become disloyal
kyo.n na ai dost ham judaa ho jaaye.n
why not, my friend, go our separate ways

tuu bhii hiire se ban gayaa patthar
you also turned from a jewel to stone
ham bhii kal kyaa se kyaa ho jaaye.n
i too will change to another tomorrow

tuu kay yakta tha bayshumar hoo.ah
you who were lone became ubiquitous
ham bhii toote.n to jabaja ho jaaye.n
when i break, everywhere I too will scatter

ham bhii majabuuriyo.n kaa uzr kare.n
i should also contest my obligations
aur kahii.n aur mubtalaa ho jaaye.n
and involve myself somewhere else

ham agar manzale.n naa ban paaye.n
if i can't become the destination
manzalo.n tak ka raasta ho jaaye.n
let me be the path to that haven

dair say soch mei.n hai.n parwanay
like moths, my thoughts flutter around you
rakh ho jaaye.n, ya hawa ho jaaye.n
should i die in that fire, or fly like the wind

ishq bhii khel hai nasiibo.n kaa
love is the playground of the fortunate
Khaak ho jaaye.n kimiyaa ho jaaye.n
to become ash, to be like cinders

ab ke gar tuu mile to ham tujh se
if i meet you again, to you
aise lipaTe.n terii qabaa ho jaaye.n
i will cling as if you were my Mecca

bandagii ham ne chho.D dii hai 'Faraz'
i have left behind religion, Faraz
kyaa kare.n log jab Khudaa ho jaaye.n
now that even humans seem divine

badan me.n aag sii cheharaa gulaab jaisaaa hai
fire in her body, face like a rose
ke zahar-e-Gam kaa nashaa bhii sharaab jaisaa hai
the pathos of this love is intoxicating

kahaa.N vo qurb ke ab to ye haal hai jaise
such is the closeness that now
tere firaaq kaa aalam bhii Khvaab jaisaa hai
even the prospect of her leaving is like a dream

magar kabhii ko_ii dekhe ko_ii pa.Dhe to sahii
but somebody should see, should also read
dil aa_iinaa hai to cheharaa kitaab jaisaa hai
the heart is a mirror, a face is like a book

vo saamane hai magar tishnagii nahii.n jaatii
she stands in front of me but i still thirst for her
ye kyaa sitam hai ke dariyaa saraab jaisaa hai
what is this anguish that the ocean seems a mirage

'Faraz' sang-e-malaamat se zaKhm zaKhm sahii
Faraz, let there be wound upon wound
hame.n aziiz hai Khaanaa_Kharaab jaisaa hai
i love her even if there is only torment here

tuu paas bhii ho to dil beqaraar apanaa hai
even when you are close, my heart is restless
ke ham ko teraa nahii.n intazaar apanaa hai
that the wait is not for you, but for me

mile ko_ii bhii teraa zikr chhe.D dete hai.n
whosoever I meet, I mention your name
ke jaise saaraa jahaa.N raaz_daar apanaa hai
as if the whole world was my confidant

vo duur ho to bajaa tark-e-dostii kaa Khayaal
she is far so i make claims of our friendship
vo saamane ho to kab iKhtiyaar apanaa hai
if she was here, when would i have that right

zamaane bhar ke dukho.n ko lagaa liyaa dil se
i've taken to heart the sorrows of the world
is aasare pe ke ik Gam_gusaar apanaa hai
on the comfort that i have someone to hear mine

'Faraz' raahat-e-jaa.N bhii vahii hai kyaa kiije
Faraz, she is the happiness of my life too, what to do
vo jis ke haath se siinaa_fiGaar apanaa hai
she on whom rests the blame for all my heartaches

Bahar aayee
Spring has come
to jaisey yak baar laut aaye hain phir adum se
So have returned suddenly from the past
woh khaab sarey, shabaab sarey
All those dreams, all that beauty
jo terey honton pe mar mittey they
That on your lips had died
jo mit ke har baar phir jiye they
That had died and lived again each time

Bahar aayee
Spring has come
to jaisey yak baar laut aaye hain phir adum se
So have returned suddenly from the past
woh khaab sarey, shabaab sarey
All those dreams, all that beauty
jo terey honton pe mar mittey they
That on your lips had died
jo mit ke har baar phir jiye they
That had died and lived again each time

nikher gaye hain gulaaab sarey
All the roses are blooming
jo teri yadon se mushkboo hain
That still smell of your memories
jo terey ushaak ka lahoo hain
That are the blood of my love for you
bahaar aayee
Spring has come

ubal parey hain azaab sarey
All the torments are raging again
malaal-e-ihbay-e-doastaan bhi
That unheeded advice of friends
tumharey aaghosh-e-mehvashaan bhi
That intoxication of your embrace

ghubar-e-khatir ke baab sarey
The dust of old chapters have opened
tirey humarey sawaal sarey, jawaab sarey
With all our questions, all our answers

bahaar aayee
Spring has come
to khul gaye hain
So have opened
neye sirrey se hisaab sarey
all the journals of my love anew
neye sirrey se hisaab sarey
all the journals of my love anew

bahaar aayee
Spring has come
bahaar aayee
Spring has come

Sung by Habib Wali Mohammed
Link: Muziq.net
Play: Yeh Na Thi Hamari Kismat

ye na thee hamaree qismat ke wisaal-e-yaar hota
it was not in my fate to meet my lover
agar aur jeete rehte yahee intezaar hota
had I lived longer, this would still be my only desire

tere waade par jiye ham to ye jaan jhoot jaanaa
to live on your promise is to make my life a lie
ke khushee se mar na jaate agar 'eitabaar hota
would I not have died of happiness if i trusted it

teree naazukee se jaana ke bandha tha 'ehed_booda
from your frailty I learnt that the promise was delicate
kabhee too na tor sakta agar oostuwaar hota
it would not stand broken had you been determined

koee mere dil se pooche tere teer-e-neemkash ko
someone ask me about your half-drawn arrow
ye khalish kahaan se hotee jo jigar ke paar hota
would i even feel this pain if it had pierced my heart

ye kahaan ki dostee hai ke bane hain dost naaseh
what kind of friendship is this, that friends are now advisers
koee chaarasaaz hota, koee ghamgusaar hota
someone should ease my pain, someone sympathize with me

rag-e-sang se tapakta wo lahoo ki phir na thamta
from every nerve drips blood without restraint
jise gham samajh rahe ho, ye agar sharaar hota
as if that which you think is anguish is but a spark

gham agarche jaan_gulis hai, per kahaan bachain ke dil hai
threatening as love is, there is no deliverance from the heart
gham-e-ishq gar na hota, gham-e-rozgaar hota
if not the torment of love, it would be the torment of life

kahoon kis se main ke kya hai, shab-e-gham buree bala hai
whom shall I narrate the pangs of these evenings of sorrow
mujhe kya bura tha marna agar ek baar hota
i would have not resented this death, had it come only once

hue mar ke ham jo ruswa, hue kyon na gharq-e-dariya
that I died and was disgraced, why was I not just drowned
na kabhee janaaza uthata, na kaheen mazaar hota
never was there a funeral, no where was a tomb erected

usay kaun dekh sakta ke yagaana hai wo yaktaa
who can see him since his Oneness is without peer
jo dooee ki boo bhee hotee to kaheen do chaar hota
even the scent of his duality would be an introduction

ye masaail-e-tasawwuf, ye tera bayaan 'Ghalib'!
this mysticism, these statements of yours Ghalib
tujhe ham walee samajhate, jo na baada_khwaar hota
you would be a saint, if only you were not inebriated

Sung by Iqbal Bano
Link: Muziq.net
Play: Dasht-e-Tanhai

dasht-e-tanhaai mein, ai jaan-e-jahaan, larzaan hain
In the desert of my solitude, oh love of my life, quiver
teri avaaz ke saaye,
the shadows of your voice,
tere honthon ke saraab
the mirage of your lips

dasht-e-tanhaai mein,
In the desert of my solitude,
duri ke khas-o-khaak tale
beneath the dust and ashes of distance
khil rahe hain tere pehlu ke saman aur gulaab
bloom the jasmines and roses of your proximity

uht rahi hai kahin qurbat se
From somewhere very close,
teri saans ki aanch
rises the warmth of your breath
apani khushbuu mein sulagti hui
smouldering in its own aroma,
maddham maddham
slowly, bit by bit.

dur ufaq par chamakati hui
far away, across the horizon, glistens
qatra qatra
drop by drop
gir rahi hai teri dil daar nazar ki shabnam
the falling dew of your beguiling glance

is qadar pyaar se hai jaan-e jahaan rakkhaa hai
With such tenderness, O love of my life,
dil ke rukhsaar pe
on the cheek of my heart,
is vaqt teri yaad ne haath
has your memory placed its hand right now

yun guman hota hai
that it looks as if
garche hai abhi subah-e-firaaq
(though it's still the dawn of adieu)
dhal gaya hijr ka din
the sun of separation has set
aa bhi gaye vasl ki raat
and the night of union has arrived.

Apni Hasti He Se Ho Jo Kutch Ho
I am where my life wants to be
Aagahi Gar Nahin Gaflat Hi Sahi
If this is not known, then let ignorance be
Umr Harchand Ki Hai Barke-Kharam
Life speeds forward like lightening
Dil Ke Khoon Ki Fursat Hi Sahi
Even as there is infinite time for loving

Hum Koyee Tarqe-Vafa Karte Hain
Do I debate the value of loyalty?
Na Sahi Ishq Museebat Hi Sahi
If not love, then let the torment be
Kutch To De Ae Falke-Na-Insaaf
Give me something, unjust one
Aaho Fariyad Ki Rukhsat Hi Sahi
Present me the right to plea

Hum Bhi Tasleem Ki Khoo Dalenge
I will also perpetuate this ceremony
Benayazi Teri Aadat Hi Sahi
Even if cruelty is your habit
Yaar Se Chedh Chali Jaye 'Asad'
The playfulness will end eventually
Gar Nahin Vasl To Hasrat Hi Sahi
If union is impossible, then let the desire be

Sung by Iqbal Bano
Link: Muziq.net
Search for: Hum Dekhain Gay

Hum Dekhain Gay
We shall see
Lazim Hai ke hum Bhi Dekhain Gay
It is necessary that we shall also see
Woh Din ke Jis ka Wadah Hai
That day which has been promised
Jo Loh-e-Azl pe Likha hai
Which is written with God's ink
Hum Dekhain Gay
We shall see

Jab Zulm-o-Sitam ke Koh-e-garaan
When the mountains of cruelty and torture
Ruii ki Tarah Urd Jain Gay
Will fly like pieces of cotton
Hum Mehkumoon ke Paun Talay
Under the feet of the governed
Yeh Dharti Dhard Dhard Dhardkay gi
This earth will quake
Aur Ehl-e-Hukum ke Sar Uper
And over the head of the ruler
Jab Bijli kard Kard Kardke gi
When lightening will thunder
Hum Dekhain Gay
We shall see

Jab Arz-e-Khuda ke kabay se
When from God's Mecca
Sab but Uthwaaiy Jain gay
All the idols will be shattered
Hum Ehl-e-Safa Mardood-e-Haram
Us people standing in the mosque
Masnad pe Bithaaiy jain gay
Will be elevated to a higher platform
Sab Taaj Uchalay jain gay
All the crowns will be tossed
Sab Takht Giraaiy Jain gay
All the thrones will be toppled

Bas Naam rahay Ga Allah ka
Then only God's name will remain
Jo Ghayab Bhi hai Hazir Bhi
Who is both absent and present
Jo nazir bhi hai manzar bhi
Who is both the observer and the view itself
Uthay ga Analhaq ka Naara
When the anthem of truth will be raised
Jo Main bhi Hun aur Tumbhi ho
Who I am and you are as well
Aur Raaj karay gi khalq-e-Khuda
And the people of God will reign
Jo main bhi hun aur tum bhi ho
Who I am and you are as well

Hum Dekhain Gay
We shall see
Lazim Hai ke hum Bhi Dekhain Gay
It is necessary that we shall also see
Hum Dekhain Gay
We shall see

Sung by Nusrat Fateh Ali
Link: PakistaniMusic.com
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Play: Allah Hoo (live)

Aaaa (Sufi Chants)

Malik-Ul-Mulk, Lashareeka Lahoo
Ruler of the world, soul of my blood
Wahadahoo Laa Ilaahaa Illaahoo
The promised one, there is nothing but you
Shams Tabraiz Gar Khuda Talabee
Every great scholar is your student
Khushboo Khuwan La Illaha Illahoo
In every scent, there is nothing but you
Qounain Ka Masjood Hai Maa'bood Hai Tu
Creator of and worshipped by both worlds
Her Shay Teri Shahid Hai K Mashhood Hai Tu
Every thing is witness to your manifestation
Her Aik K Lab Per Hai Teri Hamd-O-Sana
On everyone’s lips is your prayer
Her Sooz Mein Her Saaz Mein Moujood Hai Tu
In every chord, every song is your presence

Tere He Naam Say Her Ibtida Hai
Every beginning is with your name
Tere He Naam Per Tak Intiha Hai
With your name ends everything
Teri Hamd-O-Sana Alhamdulillah
Your praise is ‘praise be to Allah’
K Tu Mere Mohammad Ka Khuda Hai
That you are the God of my Mohammad

Allah Huu! Allah Huu! Allah Huu!
Allah Huu! Allah Huu! Allah Huu!

Yeh Zameen Jab Na Thi Yeh Jahaan Jab Na Thaa
When this earth and world did not exist
Chaand Suraj Na Thay Aasman Jab Na Tha
When there was no moon, sun or sky
Raaz-E-Haq Bhi Kisi Per Ayaan Jab Na Tha
When the secret of the truth was still unknown
Tab Na Tha Kuch Yahaan Tha Magar Tu Hee Tu
When there was nothing, there was you

Allah Huu! Allah Huu! Allah Huu!
Allah Huu! Allah Huu! Allah Huu!

Har Shay Tere Jamaal Ki Aainaa Daar Hai
Everything is a reflection of your glory
Har Shay Pukaarti Hai Tu Parvardigaar Hai
Every thing cries out that you are the Lord

Allah Huu! Allah Huu! Allah Huu!

Teri Ruboobiyat Ki Ada Ka Kamaal Hai
It is the distinction of your enthralling visage
Tu Rab-e-Qayaanat Hai, Tu Lajwal Hai
You are the unrivalled Lord of the Universe

Allah Huu! Allah Huu! Allah Huu!
Allah Huu! Allah Huu! Allah Huu!

Tu Jo Her Aan Nayi Shaan Dikha Deta Hai
You who shows new beauty every instant
Deeda-E-Shouq Ko Hairan Bana Deta Hai
Surprises even those who yearn for more
Daali Daali Teri Takhleeq K Gun Gaati Hai
Every sapling sings of your creation
Patta Patta Teri Qudrat Ka Pata Deta Hai
Every leaf is a signature of your nature

Allah Huu! Allah Huu! Allah Huu!
Allah Huu! Allah Huu! Allah Huu!

Laa Ilaahaa Teri Shaan Ya Wahdahoo
My God, you are the splendor you promised
Tu Khayaal-O-Tajassus Tu He Aarzoo
You are the curiosity, you are the desire
Aankh Ki Roshni Dil Ki Awaaz Tu
The light of my eyes, the voice of my heart
Tha Bhi Tu! Hai Bhi Tu! Hoga Bhi Tu Hee Tu!
You were, you are, and will be only you

Allah Huu! Allah Huu! Allah Huu!
Allah Huu! Allah Huu! Allah Huu!

(Sufi Chants...)

Allah Huu! Allah Huu! Allah Huu!
Allah Huu! Allah Huu! Allah Huu!

Khaalik-E-Kul Hai Tu Is Mein Kia Guftagu
You are everything, what is the argument in this
Saare Aalam Ko Hai Teri He Justaju
The whole world is searching only for you
Teri Jalvaagari Hai Ayaan Chaar Su
Even as your magnificence is in every corner
La Shareeka Lahoo Maalik-E-Mulk Tu
You are in my blood, Lord of the world

Allah Huu! Allah Huu! Allah Huu!
Allah Huu! Allah Huu! Allah Huu!

Ranjish hi sahi

Let it be anguish

dil hi dukhaanay kay liyay aa

Come still to torment my heart

Ranjish hi sahi dil hi dukhaanay kay liyay aa
Let it be anguish, come still to torment my heart
aa phir say mujhay chhorr kay jaanay kay liyay aa
Come, even if to leave me again

pehlay say maraasim na sahi phir bhi kabhi to
If not for our past association
rasm-o-rahay duniya hi nibhaanay kay liyay aa
Come to fulfill the rituals of the world

kis kis ko bataayengay judaai kaa sabab ham
Who else must I explain the reason of separation
tu mujh se khafaa hai to zamaanay kay liyay aa
Come, despite your displeasure, to continue the ceremony

kuchh to meri pindaar-e-mohabbat ka bharam rakh
Respect a little the depth of my love for you
tu bhi to kabhi mujh ko manaanay kay liyay aa
Come someday to placate me as well

ek umr say hun lazzat-e-giryaa se bhi mehruum
Too long have I been deprived of the pathos of longing
aye raahat-e-jaan mujh ko rulaanay kay liyay aa
Come my love, if only to make me weep again

ab tak dil-e-khush_feham ko tujh say hain ummeedain
Till now, my heart suffers from some expectation
ye aakhari shammain bhi bujhaanay kay liyay aa
Come to snuff even these last candles of hope

Images Courtesy the film An Evening in Paris