(Armaghan-e-Hijaz-26) Durraj Ki Parwaz Mein Hai Shaukat-e-Shaheen (دراج کی پرواز میں ہے شوکت شاہین) The partridge flies with the majesty of the falcons

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Durraj Ki Parwaz Mein Hai Shaukat-E-Shaheen

Hairat Mein Hai Sayyadm Ye Shaheen Hai Kh Durraj !

The partridge flies with the majesty of the falcons;

the hunter is nonplussed: is it a partridge or a falcon? 

Har Qoum Ke Afkar Mein Paida Hai Talatum

Mashriq Mein Hai Farda’ay Qayamat Ki Namood Aaj

Every nation is astir, her thoughts in a constant flux;

today we see in the East the signs of tomorrow’s resurrection. 

Fitrat Ke Taqazon Se Huwa Hashar Pe Majboor

Woh Murda Kh Tha Bang-E-Sarafeel Ka Mohtaj

The deadbody, awaiting Israfil’s Call, has all of a sudden risen to life:

Nature’s pitiless laws work wonders.