# Arbaeen Elegy: Zainab Mourns Imam Hussein and Ruqayya

- Original post: https://www.twitter.com/i/status/2083899792476803301
- Source account: [@nazdikesobh](https://x.com/nazdikesobh)
- Source language: Persian
- Target language: English
- Duration: 1:26
- Published: 2026-08-03
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- Canonical URL: https://www.translate.mom/transcript/1Uvz3En8Maus/en/arbaeen-elegy-zainab-mourns-imam-hussein-and-ruqayya
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## Transcript

[0:02](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/1Uvz3En8Maus/en/arbaeen-elegy-zainab-mourns-imam-hussein-and-ruqayya?t=2) For 40 days, I have walked as much as 40 years 40 times, I went towards the pit You weren't there to see what I've been through You don't know how many times I fainted

[0:18](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/1Uvz3En8Maus/en/arbaeen-elegy-zainab-mourns-imam-hussein-and-ruqayya?t=18) With blood-filled eyes, with this torn heart I have reached your precious dust once again Rise and see what your Zaynab has endured Rise, my Husayn, for a guest has arrived

[0:33](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/1Uvz3En8Maus/en/arbaeen-elegy-zainab-mourns-imam-hussein-and-ruqayya?t=33) For 40 days, I haven't had a peaceful sleep For 40 days, I haven't had any rest For 40 days, I have had nothing to do except watching over your child's hair

[0:49](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/1Uvz3En8Maus/en/arbaeen-elegy-zainab-mourns-imam-hussein-and-ruqayya?t=49) For 40 days, I haven't slept a wink For 40 days, I haven't put ointment on my feet I couldn't weep my fill for you in the pit but I did not fall short for your Ruqayyah