Karbala Lament: The Field of Misfortune – Abdal Hakim Murad

10 Muharram 1442 Karbala Lament: “The Field of Misfortune“ from the Rawdat al-Shuhada’ Sung by Abdal Hakim Murad, Mohsin Badat and Kenneth Cook --- Rawdat al-Shuhada’ picks up the story where the Burdah leaves off and takes us through to Karbala. Written by Imam Husayn Vaiz Kashifi (), it recalls the sufferings of the Ahl ul-Bayt and the reward that lies in wait for them in the next world. Originally written in Farsi, this devotional hymn has been overlooked until recently in the English speaking world but was once sung in awe amongst the peoples within the Ottoman and Mughal empires. Booklet and audio recording available at --- Visit us at: For news and updates, subscribe to our newsletter: --- ©Cambridge Muslim College