Syed Raza Abbas Zaidi performs “Kyun Chor Jati Hai Maa,” a Noha composed by him with lyrics from Janab Zeeshan Abidi. The song begins as a dialogue between a young son and his injured mother. He asks why a mother has to leave, setting up a series of questions about loss.
Released: December 5, 2022
Kyun Chor Jati Hai Maa (Ayyam E Fatmiyah Noha)
Syed Raza Abbas Zaidi
Syed Raza Abbas Zaidi’s Kyun Chor Jati Hai Maa (Ayyam E Fatmiyah Noha) Lyrics Translation
The boy realizes a mother never tells her children she is in pain. He sees her hide her bruised face from her own sons in their home. The lyrics’ meaning is tied to his desperate question of whether a mother who goes far away ever returns.
Gir Chuka Dar Fatima ParThe door has fallen upon Fatima
Ab Hai Zakhmi Muhammad Ki BetiNow, the daughter of Muhammad is wounded
Haaye Ek Din Sar JhukaayeAlas, one day with her head bowed
Apne Hujre Mein Baithi Hui ThiShe was sitting inside her chambers
Phir Hussain Aake Amma Se Kehne LageThen Hussain came and began to ask his mother
Aankh Mein Kyon Hain Aansoo Batao MujheWhy are there tears in your eyes, please tell me
Fatima Ne Kaha Mere Noor-E-NazarFatima said, “Oh, light of my eyes”
Aaj Amma Ki Yaad Aa Rahi Hai Mujhe“Today, I am reminded of my own mother”
Sunke Maa Ki Sada Dil Tadapne LagaHearing his mother’s voice, his heart began to ache
Roke Shabbir Ne Fatima Se KahaWeeping, Shabbir said to Fatima
Kyun Chhod Jaati Hai MaaWhy does a mother have to leave?
Ungli Pakad Ke ChalayaYou held my finger and taught me to walk
Seene Se Tum Ne LagayaYou held me close to your heart
In Teen Saalon Mein AmmaIn these three years, Mother
Tum Ne Bahut Kuch SikhayaYou have taught me so much
Maa Se Bichhad Ke Jeete Hain Kaise Kya Yeh Sikhati Hai MaaHow to live after being separated from a mother, does she ever teach this?
Kyun Chhod Jaati Hai MaaWhy does a mother have to leave?
Darwaza Jab Se Gira HaiEver since the door fell
Pehlu Shikasta Hua HaiMy side has been broken
Tooti Hui Pasliyan HainMy ribs are shattered
Shabbir Sab Jaanta HaiShabbir knows everything
Takleef Mein Hoon Bachon Ko Apne Kab Yeh Batati Hai MaaWhen does a mother ever tell her children, “I am in pain”?
Kyun Chhod Jaati Hai MaaWhy does a mother have to leave?
Is Fikr Mein Jaag JanaTo wake up with this concern
Pyasa Na Ho Mera Beta“I hope my son isn’t thirsty”
Ehsaas Hai Mujhko AmmaI understand, Mother
Kya Pyaar Hota Hai Maa KaWhat a mother’s love truly is
Raaton Ko Uth Kar Bete Ko Apne Paani Pilati Hai MaaA mother wakes in the night to give her son water
Qissa Mujhe Ek Maa KaA story about a certain mother
Bhaiya Hasan Ne SunayaMy brother Hasan told me
Beta Wahin Saamne ThaHer son was right there in front of her
Jab Maa Ne Khaya TamanchaWhen his mother received that cruel strike
Ab Apne Ghar Mein Beton Se Apna Chehra Chhupati Hai MaaNow, in her own home, a mother hides her face from her sons
Kyun Chhod Jaati Hai MaaWhy does a mother have to leave?
Jab Se Laga TazianaEver since you were struck by the lash
Mushkil Tha Mujhko SulanaIt was difficult to put me to sleep
Jab Haath Dekha TumharaWhen I saw your hand
Tab Jaake Maine Yeh JaanaOnly then did I finally understand
Hoon Haath Zakhmi Phir Bhi Thapak Kar Lori Sunati Hai MaaEven with a wounded hand, a mother pats you gently and sings a lullaby
Shabbir Ne Phir Sada DiThen Shabbir called out again
Kya Chhod Jaogi Tum BhiWill you leave me too?
Kyun Aisa Kehti Ho AmmaWhy do you say such things, Mother?
Rehti Nahin Maa Kisi KiThat no one’s mother stays forever
Achha Batao Kya Door Jaake Phir Laut Aati Hai MaaTell me, when a mother goes far away, does she ever come back?
Kyun Chhod Jaati Hai MaaWhy does a mother have to leave?
Maa Ne Kaha Phir Yeh Shabbir SeThe mother then said this to Shabbir
Har Maa To Aati Nahin Laut KeNot every mother comes back
Ae Mere Dil Mere Noor-E-NazarOh, my heart, my light of my eyes
Zahra Ka Ab Tum Se Wada Hai YehThis is now Zahra’s promise to you
Jab Tum Bulaoge Aayegi MaaWhenever you call, your mother will come
Seene Se Tumko Lagayegi MaaShe will hold you close to her heart
Ek Roz Aisa Bhi AayaA day finally came
Tha Fatima Ka JanazaIt was Fatima’s funeral
Rukh Se Kafan Jab HatayaWhen the shroud was moved from her face
Shabbir Ne Maa Se PoochhaShabbir asked his mother
Zer-E-Kafan Bhi Aawaaz Sunkar Aansoo Bahati Hai MaaEven from under the shroud, a mother hears the voice and sheds tears
Kyun Chhod Jaati Hai MaaWhy does a mother have to leave?
Bin Maa Ke Bachon Se AakeComing to the motherless children
Jab Haal Poochha Ali NeWhen Ali asked how they were
Haaye Raza Aur ZeeshanAlas, Raza and Zeeshan
Shabbir Ro Ro Ke BoleShabbir replied, weeping
Ae Baba Ghar Mein Lagta Nahin Dil Jab Yaad Aati Hai MaaOh Father, the house doesn’t feel like home when we remember our mother
Kyun Chor Jati Hai Maa (Ayyam E Fatmiyah Noha) Music Video
This song functions as an intimate conversation between a child and parent about permanent loss. The mother gives a gentle but direct answer, confirming not all mothers come back. The song presents immense grief through the simple, direct questions of a child who cannot understand why his world is changing.