The hour has come
That scene of dread
Our souls bereaved alas
Our restless sleep
Our broken hearts
Our voices cry out Abbas…
Alas Abbas ya Abul Fadhl
Alas ya Alam Dar.
The standard bearer of Hussain
Beloved of Haydar
Amir ul mumineen
Said he
Pray look at sweet Hussain
Your brother tho
Oh take his hand
Your master now shall reign
So close
Were they
Yet our Abbas
Would serve him like a slave..
Hussains sweet voice
Would warm his heart
His righteous words would crave.
Alas Abbas ya Abul Fadhl
Alas ya Alam Dar.
The standard bearer of Hussain
Beloved of Haydar.
A fearsome
Servant he became
The image of Ali
Defender of
The true Islam
His sword renowned
Would be.
Echoed through time
Those sacred words from dear rasoolullah
Hussains of me and I of
Hussain
Love for us must be in your heart.
Alas Abbas ya Abul Fadhl
Alas ya Alam Dar.
The standard bearer of Hussain
Beloved of Haydar.
The years
Did pass
Then came the day
No longer
Could there be peace
Gods holy word
And the Ahlul bayt
Rejected by
Foul Yazid.
Now on that plain
Of Karbala
Our brothers were besieged
Abbas did plead
To join the fight
But Hussain would not concede
Abbas did witness
One by one
Defenders torn limb from limb
Abbas cried out
Oh sweet Hussain
I’ll finish this tyrant Shimr.
Alas Abbas ya Abul Fadhl
Alas ya Alam Dar.
The standard bearer of Hussain
Beloved of Haydar.
Hold fast Abbas cried out Hussain
A lesson must be learned
Grave is the loss
For believing souls
Lest patient hearts we earned
Their eyes now all are filled with tears
Astonished our Abbas
The enemy so filled with hate
Hypocracy was their mask
Alas Abbas ya Abul Fadhl
Alas ya Alam Dar.
The standard bearer of Hussain
Beloved of Haydar.
The enemy so cruel and vile
They fought with out remorse
Neath horses hoof and sword and spear.
They screamed the foulest curse
Then from the midst of screams and blood
The pain the death the dust
Sakinas parched voice rang out
I am weakened by my thirst.
The mother of the Martyrs then
from heaven she did weep.
The angels bowed unto the throne
The dead would rise from sleep
Alas Abbas ya Abul Fadhl
Alas ya Alam Dar.
The standard bearer of Hussain
Beloved of Haydar.
Oh go and fetch the water now
Sakinas thirst shall be quenched
Hussain he knew that the martyrdom
Of Abbas had now commenced
Abbas went out with just a spear
To help him on his path
He reached the water
But there he found
Murderers filled with wrath.
He filled the vessel from furaat
The enemy they reeled
No water it may reach the tents
Lest Hussain bow down and yield.
Alas Abbas ya Abul Fadhl
Alas ya Alam Dar.
The standard bearer of Hussain
Beloved of Haydar.
The enemy crashed blow on blow
The cruelest torturous deed
They tore the arms from brave Abbas
How pitifully he did bleed
The water flowed Upon the ground
Abbas cried out to Hussain
Oh hide Sakinas precious eyes
My trials bring me such pain.
Alas Abbas ya Abul Fadhl
Alas ya Alam Dar.
The standard bearer of Hussain
Beloved of Haydar.
Oh gently rest within my arms
Hussain did tend his wounds
Blinded Abbas with his own dear blood
Hussain his brow did smooth
My master let me see your face
My time has come to an end
Nought left but loss, my heart will break
Lest you the oppressed defend
Alas Abbas ya Abul Fadhl
Alas ya Alam Dar.
The standard bearer of Hussain
Beloved of Haydar.
Oh sweet Abbas before you leave
Allow me one request
Oh call me brother is all I ask
Afore ye go to your rest!
Oh tears in heaven wept were they
So painful was the scene
The glowing moon of the Hashemite’s
Could never now be redeemed .
Alas Abbas ya Abul Fadhl
Alas ya Alam Dar.
The standard bearer of Hussain
Beloved of Haydar.
All praise belongs
Unto Allah
Who’s decrees non can prevent
Who’s handiwork and sacred gifts
No other may implement
Oh freer of the prisoners
Oh provider for the child
Oh guard of fearful refugees
You never will be denied
So set your eyes upon Abbas
The steadfast loyal and true
Seek nearness unto Allah
A righteous life pursue.
Patience and love and sacrifice
Brought victory to Hussain
By steadfast love of the ahlul bayt
Our lives shall never be in vain.
Alas Abbas ya Abul Fadhl
Alas ya Alam Dar.
The standard bearer of Hussain
Beloved of Haydar.
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