Nadeem Sarwar pens the heartfelt lyrics of ‘Yeh Janaza Hai Ali Ka,’ a poignant tribute to Imam Ali. The vocalist narrates the sorrowful tale of Ali’s funeral procession, blending reverence with raw emotion. Ali Shanawar and Ali Jee collaborate to craft a song that resonates deeply with its listeners.
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali Ka
Nadeem Sarwar
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali Ka Lyrics Translation – Nadeem Sarwar
The lyrics describe Ali’s funeral, mentioning his daughters’ grief and the weeping of Jibreel. One line translates, ‘Another link in the chain of divine light has broken.’ The poet uses vivid details like Zainab clinging to her father’s body, making the sorrow tangible.
Haaye Ali MaulaAlas, Ali my Master
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali KaThis is Ali’s funeral procession
Shah E Khayber Geer Ka Yeh Janaza Hai Ali KaThis is the funeral of Ali, the Conqueror of ‘Khayber’
Aaj Baba Mar Gaya Hai Shabbar O Shabbir KaToday, the father of ‘Shabbar’ and ‘Shabbir’ has passed away
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali KaThis is Ali’s funeral procession
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali Ka Shah E Khayber Geer KaThis is Ali’s funeral, the Conqueror of ‘Khayber’
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali KaThis is Ali’s funeral procession
Fatima Zehra Ke Marqad Se Sada Aane Lagi Haaye Sada Aane LagiFrom the shrine of Fatima ‘Zehra’, a cry began to echo, oh a cry began to echo,
Yeh Masaayib Reh Gaya Tha Kya Meri Taqdeer Ka“Was this calamity also left in my destiny?”
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali KaThis is Ali’s funeral procession
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali Ka Shah E Khayber Geer KaThis is Ali’s funeral, the Conqueror of ‘Khayber’
Ya Rasool Allah Yeh Jibreel Ne Ro Kar Kaha Haaye Yeh Ro Kar Kaha“O Messenger of Allah,” ‘Jibreel’ said while weeping, oh he said while weeping,
Ek Halqa Aur Toota Noor Ki Zanjeer Ka“Another link in the chain of divine light has broken.”
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali KaThis is Ali’s funeral procession
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali Ka Shah E Khayber Geer KaThis is Ali’s funeral, the Conqueror of ‘Khayber’
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali KaThis is Ali’s funeral procession
Kyun Chalayi Tegh Haider Par Bin E Muljim Bata Ae Bin E Muljim Bata“Why’d you strike the sword upon Ali, ‘Ibn Muljim’ tell me, O ‘Ibn Muljim’ tell me?
Qatl Quran Kar Diya Kaata GalaYou’ve murdered the Quran and cut his throat.”
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali KaThis is Ali’s funeral procession
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali Ka Shah E Khayber Geer KaThis is Ali’s funeral, the Conqueror of ‘Khayber’
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali KaThis is Ali’s funeral procession
Gham Ali Ki Betiyon Ka Phir Se Taza Ho Gaya Haaye Taza Ho GayaThe grief of Ali’s daughters has been refreshed once more, oh it’s been refreshed,
Gham Abhi Bhooli Kahan Theen Madar E Dilgeer Kafor they hadn’t yet forgotten the sorrow of their heartbroken mother.
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali KaThis is Ali’s funeral procession
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali Ka Shah E Khayber Geer KaThis is Ali’s funeral, the Conqueror of ‘Khayber’
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali KaThis is Ali’s funeral procession
Nazron Mein Jaane Ali Ko Kya Khayal Aata Raha Haaye Khayal Aata RahaGod knows what thoughts kept coming to Ali’s vision, oh what thoughts kept coming,
Munh Kabhi Zainab Ne Dekha Aur Kabhi Shabbir Kasometimes ‘Zainab’ looked at his face and sometimes ‘Shabbir’ did.
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali KaThis is Ali’s funeral procession
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali Ka Shah E Khayber Geer KaThis is Ali’s funeral, the Conqueror of ‘Khayber’
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali KaThis is Ali’s funeral procession
Betiyon Ko Dekhti Hain Aur Rote Hain Ali Haaye Rote Hain AliAli looks at his daughters and weeps, oh he weeps,
Haaye Woh Zaalim Tasawwur Shaam Ki Tash’eer Kaover that cruel visualization of the humiliation in ‘Shaam’.
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali KaThis is Ali’s funeral procession
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali Ka Shah E Khayber Geer KaThis is Ali’s funeral, the Conqueror of ‘Khayber’
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali KaThis is Ali’s funeral procession
Chhote Se Abbas Bhi Rote Hain Sar Ko Peet Kar Haaye Sar Ko Peet KarEven little ‘Abbas’ weeps while beating his head, oh beating his head,
Bachpana Abbas Ka Aur Zakhm Dil Par Teer Gayafor ‘Abbas’ is only a child, yet a wound like an arrow has pierced his heart.
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali KaThis is Ali’s funeral procession
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali Ka Shah E Khayber Geer KaThis is Ali’s funeral, the Conqueror of ‘Khayber’
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali KaThis is Ali’s funeral procession
Baap Ki Mayyat Se Zainab Ka Lipatna Baar Baar‘Zainab’ clinging to her father’s body again and again,
Haaye Lipatna Baar Baaroh, clinging again and again,
Dil Hila Deta Tha Rona Shah Ki Humsheer Kathe weeping of the King’s sister would shake one’s heart.
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali KaThis is Ali’s funeral procession
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali Ka Shah E Khayber Geer KaThis is Ali’s funeral, the Conqueror of ‘Khayber’
Yeh Janaza Hai Ali Ka Music Video
Looking for the ‘Yeh Janaza Hai Ali Ka’ lyrics translation? It offers a moving portrayal of loss and devotion. The song, performed by Nadeem Sarwar, is a touching tribute in Urdu.