Bann ke aaya hoon sawaali
Tum ho dukhiyon ke waali
Bhardo shah e madina
Meri jholi hai khaali
Ye lutf ye tumhara karam bemisaal hai
Ik ik gunahgaar ka tumko khayaal hai
Ho mere haal par bhi nigah e karam nawaaz Sarkaar ik nigah e karam ka sawaal hai
Sarkaar mujhe de do
Jo aaye tabiyat mein
Aye mazhar anwaar e haq
Aye maslar e asraar e haq
Aye sayyad o sardaar e ma
Mujhse roothi hai duniya
Hai mukhalif zaamaana
Mera koi nahi hai
Sun lo gham ka fasaana
Tere siwa ya muhammad
Mera koi nahi hai
Besahaara hoon zamaane mein sahaara dijiye
Bahr e gham mein meri kashti ko kinaare dijiye
Aap hi ka aasra hai ya muhammad mustafa
Apni rehmat ka sahaara ab khudaara dijiye
Dar ba dar phirta hoon main barbaad hai ab zindagi
Gham hi gham hai meri kismat mein nahi koi khushi
Koi munis hai na hamdam haal e gham kisko kahun
Hai tumhi par naaz mujhko sun lo ya nabi
Koi duniya mein nahi mujh bekas o laachaar ka
Jaaun toh jaaun kahaan sab ne mujhe thukraa diya
Ab tumhara aasra hai bas tumhara aasra
Laaj rakhlo ya muhammad hai yeh meri iltija
Aade aati hai teri zaat har ek dukhiya ke
Laaj rakh lo ya muhammad
Khada der se hun dar par mujhe bhikh do khudaara
Hayyo laaj bhi tumhari hai fakeer bhi tumhara
Ab tumhara aasra hai bas tumhara aasra
Laaj rakh lo ya muhammad hai yeh meri iltija
Mere sarkaar e aali
Tum ho dukhiyon ke waali
Bhardo shah e madina
Meri jholi hai khaali
Haq mein qurbaan hue jo
Un dulaaron ka sadka
De do sarkar de do
Apne pyaaron ka sadka
Ya nabi shabbar ke maadir ka mujhe sadka mila
Hazrat e zainat ki chaadar ka mujhe sadka mile
Karbala ke bhookhe pyaason ka hai tumko waasta
Ya nabi pyare nawaason ka ham tumko waasta
Waasta hasnain ka har ik wali ka waasta
Ya muhammad aapko maula ali ka waasta
Main na chchorunga jaali
Tum ho dukhiyon ke waali
Bhardo shah e madina
Meri jholi hai khaali
Apna daaman pasaare jo bhi majboor aaya
Usne dar se tumhare aaka sab kuch hai paaya
Koi na baat na taali
Tum ho dukhiyon ke waali
Bhardo shah e madina
Meri jholi hai khaali
Bhikh paate hain tumse saare shahaane aalam
Kyun na aaka tumhari likhein taarif purnam
Dekhi shaan niraali
Tum ho dukhiyon ke waali
Bhardo shah e madina
Meri jholi hai khaali
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Overall Meaning:
The song "Ban Ke Aaya Hun Sawaali" by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is a heartfelt plea to God, especially the Prophet Muhammad and Hazrat Ali. The singer, who is suffering and afflicted, begs for their care and kindness, believing that no one else can help them. The lyrics are an expression of the singer's pain and despair, but also a reminder of the greatness of God's mercy and kindness. It's a powerful call for help in times of darkness.
In the first few lines, the singer introduces themselves as a beggar seeking the attention of the "Queen of the Grievers" or the one who listens to the prayers of the troubled. They ask the "Shah of Madina" to fill their empty pocket or jholi, showing their humility and need. The next few lines talk about how God's mercy is beyond measure and is available to even the worst of sinners. The singer asks for a merciful glance from the "Shah" to help alleviate their pain.
The rest of the song is a collection of pleas to God, especially the Prophet Muhammad, for help and kindness. The singer touches on the lack of support from the world and the opposition they face from society. They plead for God's support and kindness, knowing that no one else can help them. The last few lines again make an emotional appeal to the Prophet and Hazrat Ali for help and protection, showing the depth of the singer's faith and devotion.
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