Aaj Woh Kashmir Hai Mehkoom-O-Majboor-O-FaqeerKal Jise Ahl-E-Nazar Kehte Thay Iran-E-SagheerToday that land of Kashmir, under the heels of the enemy, has become weak, helpless and poorOnce known among the wise as Little Iran.Sina’ay Aflaak Se Uthti Hai Aah-E-Soz NaakMard-E-Haq Hota Hai Jab Maroob-E-Sultan-O-AmeerA cry of burning lament issues forth from the heavens,when the man of truth is overawed by the power and pomp of king and landlord.Keh Raha Hai Dastan Baydari-E-Ayam KiKoh Ke Daaman Mein Woh Gham Khana’ay Dehqaan-E-PeerThe old farmer’s cottage, on the mountainside, where pain and grief ever rule—tells its sad story of Fate’s hard lot.Aah ! Ye Qoum-E-Najeeb-O-Charab Dast-O-Tar DamaghHai Kahan Roz-E-Makafaat Ae Khuda’ay Deer Geer?So skilful of hands, so rich in mind, these people, alas, or pure breed,O God, your justice, so long delayed, must come at last as a retribution