*****************Kashmir, What Next?********************
Dr.Sir Mohammed Iqbal(ra) on Kashmir.
Aaj Woh Kashmir Hai Mehkoom-O-Majboor-O-Faqeer
Kal Jise Ahl-E-Nazar Kehte Thay Iran-E-Sagheer
Today that land of Kashmir, under the heels of the enemy, has become weak, helpless and poor
Once known among the wise as Little Iran.
Sina’ay Aflaak Se Uthti Hai Aah-E-Soz Naak
Mard-E-Haq Hota Hai Jab Maroob-E-Sultan-O-Ameer
A cry of burning lament issues forth from the heavens,
when the man of truth is overawed by the power and pomp of king and landlord.
.
Keh Raha Hai Dastan Baydari-E-Ayam Ki
Koh Ke Daaman Mein Woh Gham Khana’ay Dehqaan-E-Peer
The old farmer’s cottage, on the mountainside, where pain and grief ever rule—
tells its sad story of Fate’s hard lot.
Aah ! Ye Qoum-E-Najeeb-O-Charab Dast-O-Tar Damagh
Hai Kahan Roz-E-Makafaat Ae Khuda’ay Deer Geer?
So skilful of hands, so rich in mind, these people, alas, or pure breed,
O God, your justice, so long delayed, must come at last as a retribution
Dr.Sir Mohammed Iqbal(ra) on Kashmir.
Kal Jise Ahl-E-Nazar Kehte Thay Iran-E-Sagheer
Today that land of Kashmir, under the heels of the enemy, has become weak, helpless and poor
Once known among the wise as Little Iran.
Mard-E-Haq Hota Hai Jab Maroob-E-Sultan-O-Ameer
A cry of burning lament issues forth from the heavens,
when the man of truth is overawed by the power and pomp of king and landlord.
.
Koh Ke Daaman Mein Woh Gham Khana’ay Dehqaan-E-Peer
The old farmer’s cottage, on the mountainside, where pain and grief ever rule—
tells its sad story of Fate’s hard lot.
Hai Kahan Roz-E-Makafaat Ae Khuda’ay Deer Geer?
So skilful of hands, so rich in mind, these people, alas, or pure breed,
O God, your justice, so long delayed, must come at last as a retribution
