Widely regarded as one of the most accomplished marsiyas in the Urdu language, “jab qata ki masāfat-e-shab āftāb ne” by Mir Anees stands as a towering example of poetic mastery and elegiac grandeur. In this timeless lament, Anees recounts the events of Karbala with vivid imagery, moral depth, and narrative drama — blending history, theology, and pathos with exquisite control over rhythm and language.