Haq Char Yaar (حق چار یار) — Complete Naat Lyrics in Urdu, English Translation and Meaning
“Haq Char Yaar” is a beloved naat that praises the four righteous caliphs of Islam — Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA), Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA), Hazrat Usman Ghani (RA) and Hazrat Ali Murtaza (RA). This naat honours their devotion to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and their contributions to Islam. In this post, you will find the full Urdu lyrics, English translation and the meaning behind this beautiful naat.
About the Naat
“Haq Char Yaar” translates to “The Four True Friends” and refers to the Khulafa-e-Rashideen (the Rightly Guided Caliphs). This naat is popular in South Asia and is recited during Milad gatherings, Islamic events and daily prayers. It highlights the virtues of each caliph and reminds Muslims of the golden era of Islam.
The naat is often recited by various naat khwans (reciters) and has a simple yet powerful melody that makes it easy to learn and recite.
Haq Char Yaar — Urdu Lyrics
حق چار یار تیرے تھے
ہر ایک میں تھا نورِ نبی
صدیق و فاروق و عثمان
علی مرتضیٰ ہیں چار یار
ابوبکر صدیق کا ہے مقام
غار ثور میں تھے وہ رفیق
جان کی بازی لگا دی
نبی کے ساتھ وفا نبھائی
عمر فاروق کا ہے عمل
عدل سے بھرا تھا ان کا دل
کلمہ حق بلند کیا
دین اسلام کو مضبوط کیا
عثمان غنی کا ہے مرتبہ
حیا سے بھرپور تھا ان کا دل
قرآن مجید کا نزول
انہوں نے جمع کروایا
علی مرتضیٰ کا ہے جہاد
شجاعت میں تھے وہ بے مثال
علم کا دروازہ وہ تھے
نبی کے داماد وہ تھے
حق چار یار تیرے تھے
ہر ایک میں تھا نورِ نبی
صدیق و فاروق و عثمان
علی مرتضیٰ ہیں چار یار
English Translation
Verse 1:
Your four true friends were there,
Each one carried the light of the Prophet,
Siddiq, Farooq, Usman,
Ali Murtaza — these are the four friends.
Verse 2 (Abu Bakr Siddiq):
Abu Bakr Siddiq holds a high rank,
In the Cave of Thaur he was the companion,
He sacrificed his life,
He showed loyalty to the Prophet.
Verse 3 (Umar Farooq):
Umar Farooq’s deeds shine bright,
His heart was filled with justice,
He raised the word of truth,
He strengthened the religion of Islam.
Verse 4 (Usman Ghani):
Usman Ghani has great status,
His heart was full of modesty,
The revelation of the Holy Quran,
He compiled it together.
Verse 5 (Ali Murtaza):
Ali Murtaza struggled for Islam,
In bravery he was without comparison,
He was the gate of knowledge,
He was the son-in-law of the Prophet.
Chorus:
Your four true friends were there,
Each one carried the light of the Prophet,
Siddiq, Farooq, Usman,
Ali Murtaza — these are the four friends.
Meaning and Significance
This naat reminds Muslims of the importance of the four caliphs who guided the Muslim community after the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Each verse highlights a specific virtue of each caliph:
- Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA): Known for his unwavering faith and loyalty. He stood by the Prophet during the most difficult times, including the journey to Medina and the event of the Cave of Thaur.
- Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA): Known for his justice and strength. His leadership expanded the Islamic empire and established systems of governance that benefited the community.
- Hazrat Usman Ghani (RA): Known for his modesty and generosity. He is credited with compiling the Holy Quran into a single book, preserving it for future generations.
- Hazrat Ali Murtaza (RA): Known for his bravery and knowledge. He was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet and is considered the gate to the city of knowledge.
Reciting this naat is a way to connect with the early history of Islam and honour the companions who sacrificed everything for the faith. It is a reminder of the values of truth, justice, modesty and courage that they embodied.
More Naat Lyrics
If you enjoyed this naat, check out our other naat lyrics including Tajdar-e-Haram, Ya Nabi Salam Alaika and Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah. You can also find more naats on our Mustafa Jaane Rehmat page.