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Written in Bandung on 5 & 6 September 2000
Karbela, O Karbela
The land where two opposing sides collided
Karbela, O Karbela
The One is heavenly built, but the other is of an evil deed
The evil offended and the good defended
Karbela, O Karbela
Unequal and unfair fights never subsided
Karbela, O KarbelaKarbela, O Karbela
Muslim’s mind was forcedly erased
Karbela, O Karbela
The epic story of life is frequently alienated
The sleepy al-Tuf where the Prophet’s family was isolated
Karbela, O Karbela
The beloved descendants of Rasulullah were there executed
Karbela, O KarbelaKabela, O Karbela
A sincere assistance was not sufficiently provided
Karbela, O Karbela
Helpless though fearless family was finally surrounded
The Prophet’s family was severely tormented
Karbela, O Karbela
They are thirsty, lonely, helpless, and secluded
Karbela, O KarbelaKarbela, O Karbela
The grandson of Al-Mustafa cried
Karbela, O Karbela
His invitation to the true Islam was not fairly replied
Sons of Al-Hashem were roughly killed
Karbela, O Karbela
Bloodily saturated, their bodies were scattered
Karbela, O KarbelaKarbela, O Karbela
Their tents were burnt; the dwellers shrieked and panted
Karbela, O Karbela
Wives and children witnessed their husbands and fathers terminated
Holy bloodshed and bodies beheaded
Karbela, O Karbela
The truth and divine guidance were completely betrayed
Karbela, O KarbelaKarbela, O Karbela
Holy wives and children wept and lamented
Karbela, O Karbela
The horribly tragic scene was no longer tolerated
72 holy and innocent bodies sadly died
Karbela, O Karbela
But their struggle for the the true Islam can’t therefore be denied
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