Jab Qata Ki Musafat-e-Shab Aftab Ne (Subh-e-Karbala)

Jab qata ki musafat-e-shab aaftaab ne
Sar bazm-e-charkh jalwa khencha maahtaab ne

Chhatka jo noor subh ki thandi hawa chali
Chamki ziya jahan mein ajab faza chali

Sehra tha lala-zaar shafaq ki bahaar se
Tasbeeh thi tuyoor ki parwardigaar se

Khaime se nikle sibt-e-payambar bawuqaar
Chamka jamaal-e-shah-e-shaheedan-e-bawuqaar

When the rising sun completed its nocturnal journey across the cosmos, And from the sky's high banquet the pale moon withdrew its silvery veil; As radiant dawn poured forth, the tranquil morning breeze began to stir; Celestial light illumined the earth, and an ethereal freshness filled the air; The barren desert blushed like a garden of tulips beneath the crimson aurora; While flocks of soaring birds sang solemn hymns of praise unto the Almighty Creator; From the sacred tent stepped forth the venerable Grandson of the Holy Prophet (PBUH); Illumining the horizon with the majestic grace of the Prince of Martyrs!