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Hussein
I asked the heavens to name a unique personality of all times
And the heavens cried "Zainab"
Hussein
O' you who are The Moon in the dark night for Zainab [The Moon refers to the head of Imam Hussein a.s on the spear while Zainab and children were taken captive]
O' commander of Zainab
O' you who are The Moon in the dark night for Zainab O' commander of Zainab
O' commander of Zainab
O' you who are The Moon in the dark night for Zainab O' commander of Zainab
O' commander of Zainab
My dear brother who are the source of peace for your sister, have mercy on me in these last moments
I have been your company and confidant since the beginning, and now I have brought my army with me [My army: refers to the women and children that were taken captive and accompanied her]
O' you who are The Moon in the dark night for Zainab O' commander of Zainab
O' commander of Zainab
Now that you are lonely and have no one to help you what do you expect from Ali's daughter?
Labbayk is the word I repeat in your presence I am Muhrim and I must offer up a sacrifice [Refers to Hajj pilgrimage rituals]
O' you who are the source of peace for Zainab O' commander of Zainab
O' you who are The Moon in the dark night for Zainab O' commander of Zainab
O' commander of Zainab
O' you who are The Moon in the dark night for Zainab O' commander of Zainab
O' commander of Zainab
I followed our loved ones up to the battlefield and now that no one has remained I will not come out of the tents again
I could not lift any weight off your shoulders Do I have anyone other than you? I don't
O' you who are the lonely commander of Zainab O' lord of Zainab
O' you who are The Moon in the dark night for Zainab O' commander of Zainab
O' commander of Zainab
Hussein