Ya Shalamaar me ak barg-e-zard kehta tha
Giya wo mousam-e-gul jis ka raazdar hu ma
In the Shalamar garden a yellowed leaf was saying
“Gone is that spring of which the confidante I am

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Na paimaal karain mujh ko zaeeran-e-chaman
Inhi ke shakh nasheman ki yadgar hu ma
The garden’s visitors should not trample me down
The memory of the branch of their own nest I am”

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Zara se patte ne betaab kar diya dil ko
Chaman me aa ke sarapa gham-e-bahar hu ma
This tiny little leaf made the heart restless
One coming into the garden complete mourner of spring I am

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Khazan me mujh ko rulati ha yad-e-fasl-e-bahar
Khushi ho Eid ki kyunkar ke sougwar hu ma
In the autumn I am crying in remembrance of the spring
How can I get the happiness of Eid as griefstricken I am

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Ujaar ho gye ehd-e-kuhan ke maikhane
Guzishta badah praston ki yaadgar hu ma
Devastated have become the olden days’ tavern
A memorial of the olden days’ wine drinkers I am

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Payam-e-aysh-o-massarat humain sunata ha
Hilal-e-Eid hamari hansi urata ha
It gives the message of pleasure and happiness to us!
The crescent of Eid is making fun of us!

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Bang-e-Dra 127
Dr Muhammad Iqbal

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Deen Hath Se De Kar Agar Azad Ho Millat
Hai Aesi Tajarat Mein Musalman Ka Khasara
To The Muslim Freedom Gained At The Price Of Casting Off Religion
Makes An Ill Bargain!

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Dunya Ko Hai Phir Ma’arka-E-Rooh-O-Badan Paish
Tehzeeb Ne Phir Apne Darindon Ko Ubhara
In Our World, Where Once More Civilization Loses Its Wild Beasts,
In One More Encounter Spirit And Flesh Meet;

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Allah Ko Pa-Mardi-E-Momin Pe Bharosa
Iblees Ko Yourap Ki Machinon Ka Sahara
On The True‐Believer’s Manhood Allah’s Trust Lies -
The Machines Of Europe Satan’s Alliance.

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Taqdeer-E-Umam Kya Hai, Koi Keh Nahin Sakta
Momin Ki Firasat Ho To Kafi Hai Ishara
Who Knows The Nation’s Fates?
But Signs Abound, If Muslims Are Wakeful

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Ikhlas-E-Amal Mang Nayagan-E-Kuhan Se
‘Shahan Che Ajab Gar Banawazand Gada Ra!’
From Your Buried Fathers Ask Pride Of Action;
Do Not Fear—A King May Smile On A Beggar.

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