Not by might of muscle, but by truth of soul, You make the broken spirit whole. Shah-e-Mardan, O hand of the Divine, Make my earthly pain a sacred sign.
The repetition of his name serves as a spiritual reminder that in times of fear, calling upon the "Lion of God" brings courage to the heart of the believer. shah e mardan e ali lyrics english translation
Translation: You are the leader of Karbala Witnessing the sorrows of the cemetery Not by might of muscle, but by truth
The world of Islamic naat and manqabat (poetry in praise of Islamic figures) is rich with devotion, history, and literary beauty. Among the most powerful and frequently recited pieces of poetry in the Muslim world, particularly among Sunni, Shia, and Sufi traditions, is the revered naat often referred to by its opening refrain: "Shah-e-Mardan, Sher-e-Yazdan." Not by might of muscle
Many versions of the lyrics include the epithet Mushkil Kusha.