Tum ho jane ali Data hindal wali
Mere Khwaja piya mere Khwaja piya
Maula ali ke Noor e Nazar ho
Pyaare nabi ke lakhte jigar ho
Hum par inaayat Shaam o shahr ho
Saiyad e Mohtaram kardo kardo karam
Mere Khwaja piya ere Khwaja piya
Jisne bhi tumko dukh me pukara
Usko diya hai tum ne sahara
Mera bhi daman bhar do khudara
Waali e Bekhasa Khwaja e Khwajgan
Mere Khwaja piya mere Khwaja piya
Usman ke pyaare dukhiyo ke waali
Koi bhikari koi sawali dar se tumhare
Lauta na khali tum ne sab ko diya
Sadqa e Chistiya tum ne sab ko diya
Khwaja sab ko diya Sadqa e Chistiya
Mere Khawaja Piya mere Khawaja piya
Yaad jab aaye Tumri nagariya
Chanda ki jaisi dholi atariya
Tadpu mai jaise jal bin machaliya
Ab to kirpa karo haat sar pe dharo
Mere Khwaja piya mere Khwaja piya
Nusrat hai tum par kurbaan Khwaja
Hum sab ka hai yeh armaan Khwaja
Kardo is ummat pe ehsaan Khwaja
Ek nazar daal do mushkile taal do
Mere Khwaja piya mere Khwaja piya
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Overall Meaning:
The lyrics to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's song "Tum Ho Jaan E Ali" speaks to the devotion and loyalty towards Ali, a revered figure in Islamic history, as well as the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. The song begins by praising Ali and Khwaja as divine guides and protectors, and seeks their blessings. The phrase "Tum ho jaan e Ali" translates to "You are the life of Ali," indicating that the singer believes that Ali's influence and guidance is critical to living a purposeful and fulfilled life.
In the second stanza, the singer seeks the light and guidance of Ali, as well as the love of the Prophet Muhammad. They ask for the grace of Khwaja, implying that he is an intermediary between them and the divine. In the third stanza, the singer reminds Khwaja and Ali of their duty to help those who call out for their aid in times of distress. They ask for their help to ease their own troubles and difficulties, referring to Khwaja as the "khawaja of khawajas," or the most esteemed of saints.
The final stanza is a plea for mercy and salvation. The singer exclaims their devotion to Khwaja, claiming that they would willingly sacrifice themselves for his sake. They ask him to shower blessings on the entire ummah, or Muslim community, and to help them overcome any obstacles they may face. The overall theme of the song is one of faith, devotion, and the need for divine guidance and help in difficult times.
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