A Tribute to Imam Hussain by Poet Jai Singh

 

Dr.Mazhar Naqvi

Karbala has universal appeal. Its message goes beyond caste, creed and religion. Imam Hussain sacrificed all what he had in the name of worldly possessions for the sake of humanity and hence, he is revered by all- be it Muslims or Hindus, Christians or Sikhs. Hindu poets have been in the forefront in offering tributes to martyrs of Karbala and eulogizing the role played by Imam Hussain as is evident from the following poetry of Jai Singh:

“Hai aaj bhi zamanay maeyn charcha Hussain ka
Chalta hai kayenaat maeyn sikka Hussain ka

Bharat maeyn gar wo aatay, Bhagwan kahtay hum
har Hindu naam pooja maeyn japta Hussain ka


Iss maeyn naheen kalaam kay hum but parast haeyn
Aankhon say apni choomaeyn gay rauza Hussain ka

Hum paapion kay samnay Hur ki misaal hai
Chamkata hai naseeb ishara Hussain ka

Ahlay Wial to parrhtay haeyn kalma Hussain ka
Hum hindo'oan nay parrh liya kalma Hussain ka

Sar apna jo patakti hai piyason ki yaad maeyn
Laytee hai naam Gunga o Jumna Hussain ka

Jai Singh panaah mangay gee mujh say narak ki aag
Maeyn Hindu hoon, magar hoon maeyn shaida Hussain ka


Translation :

Even to this day, Hussain's name is well known
Hussain's name is common currency for all mankind

If he had come to India, we would have called him Bhagwan
Every Hindu would have honored him in his pooja (worship)

There is no doubt that we (Hindus) worship idols
Indeed, we will kiss his grave with all our affection

For us sinners, there is the example of Hur
Hussain's cause brought Hur to the truth.

Muslims read the kalma of the Prophet
We Hindus have already read the kalma of Hussain

In memory of the thirsty (martyrs of Karbala), the waves lash on
The banks of the Gunga and Jumna remembering Hussain

Jai Singh, the fire of hell will never touch me
I am a Hindu but I love Hussain”

Source :Face book. September 28, 2009