Sakhtiyaan Karataa Huun Dil Par Gair Se Gaafil Huun Main
Haay Kyaa Achchhii Kahii Zaalim Huun Main Jaahil Huun Main
[Gaafil=unaware/inattentive; Zaalim=tyrant; Jaahil=illiterate]
Hai Merii Zillat Hii Kuchh Merii Sharaafat Kii Daliil
Jis Kii Gafalat Ko Malak Rote Hain Vo Gaafil Huun Main
[Zillat=insult; Gafalat=carelessness/negligence]
[Malak=angel; Gaafil=one Who Is Negligent]
Bazm-E-Hastii Apanii Aaraaish Pe Tuu Naazaan Na Ho
Tuu To Ik Tasviir Hai Mahafil Kii Aur Mahafil Huun Main
[Aaraaish=decoration; Naazaan=proud/arrogant]
Dhuundhataa Phirataa Huun Ai “Iqbal” Apane Aap Ko
Aap Hii Goyaa Musaafir Aap Hii Manzil Huun Main
[Goyaa=as If]