“TERAY GHAM KA SAHARA HAI YA HUSSAIN (a.s.)”: The Spiritual Solace in the Voice of Syed Ali Arbaz Jafri

In every tear shed during Muharram, there lies a hidden strength. The sorrow of Imam Hussain (a.s.) does not weaken the believer. It uplifts the soul, purifies the heart, and becomes a pillar of endurance. That is the essence captured in Syed Ali Arbaz Jafri’s powerful noha “TERAY GHAM KA SAHARA HAI YA HUSSAIN” — a declaration that the grief of Hussain (a.s.) is not a burden but a source of healing.

When the world breaks a heart, when injustice seems insurmountable, the azadar finds comfort not in forgetfulness but in remembrance. This noha speaks for those who endure silently. For the mother who lost her child, the oppressed facing injustice, the mourner battling loneliness — all whisper the same truth: “Tera gham hai sahara, Ya Hussain.”

Theological Context of Grief in Shia Islam

In Shia tradition, grief is not a weakness. It is worship. The tears shed for Imam Hussain (a.s.) are seen as drops that cleanse the soul and testify to one’s love for Ahlulbayt (a.s.). Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a.s.) said: “He who weeps for my grandfather Hussain, even if it is as little as the wing of a fly, will be rewarded by Allah.”

This noha echoes that teaching. Syed Ali Arbaz Jafri’s delivery emphasizes that the azadar’s tears are not wasted. They are stored in the divine ledger of loyalty. The grief of Hussain (a.s.) becomes the only lifeline when everything else fades.

Performance Culture at Anjuman-e-Imamia Malir

Each year during Safar, Anjuman-e-Imamia Malir holds a majlis dedicated to emotional healing through remembrance. The lights are dimmed, soft lamentation fills the air, and candles are lit to represent those seeking solace. When Arbaz Jafri begins reciting “Teray Gham Ka Sahara Hai Ya Hussain,” a sacred silence overtakes the crowd.

Many in the hall weep quietly. Some close their eyes. Others raise their hands in silent dua. This is not a gathering — it is therapy. A healing session for the soul through Hussaini remembrance.

Global Reach and Audience Testimonies

This noha has become a daily recitation for many. It is played while driving, during moments of reflection, or after personal tragedy. Comments across platforms read:

“This noha helped me get through depression.”
“I don’t know Arabic, I don’t know Persian, but this touched my soul.”
“When I had no one to talk to, I listened to this.”

It has been recited in majalis from Birmingham to Bahrain, Houston to Hyderabad. The voice of Arbaz Jafri has made “Teray Gham Ka Sahara” a universal prayer.

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Upcoming Project: “Azadar Ki Zindagi” Mini-Series

Arbaz Jafri is currently working with his team and Anjuman-e-Imamia Malir to produce a mini-series titled “Azadar Ki Zindagi” — a story-driven tribute focusing on how azadari provides emotional resilience in everyday life. “Teray Gham Ka Sahara Hai Ya Hussain” will serve as the main theme of this deeply personal visual offering.

Conclusion

The pain of Karbala did not end in 61 AH. It lives in every believer who seeks meaning in loss, hope in suffering, and strength in tears. Through “TERAY GHAM KA SAHARA HAI YA HUSSAIN,” Syed Ali Arbaz Jafri proves that azadari is more than ritual. It is refuge. It is the rope we hold onto when the world lets go. It is Hussain (a.s.) who gives us the strength to endure — again, and again, and again.

Labbaik Ya Hussain
Labbaik Ya Zahra
Labbaik Ya Abbas
Labbaik Ya Gham-e-Karbala