Brunei
Allah Peliharakan Sultan
God Bless the Sultan
1947
1951
Pengiran Haji Mohamed Yusuf bin Pengiran Haji Abdul Rahim
Awang Haji Besar bin Sagap
👑 Monarchy ✝ God / Faith ☮ Peace |
Key Facts
- 1. The melody was composed by Pengiran Haji Mohamed Yusuf bin Abdul Rahim, a member of Brunei's aristocracy who served as the national band director.
- 2. Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, who has reigned since 1967, is the longest-reigning living monarch, and the anthem has been played for him at state events for over five decades.
- 3. The anthem is written in Malay using Jawi script (Arabic-based) in its official printed form, reflecting Brunei's identity as a Malay Islamic monarchy.
Lyrics
Ya Allah, lanjutkanlah Usia
Duli Yang Maha Mulia
Adil berdaulat menaungi nusa
Memimpin rakyat kekal bahagia
Hidup sentosa Negara dan Sultan
Ilahi selamatkan Brunei Darussalam
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Analysis
EditorialBrunei's anthem is a prayer for the Sultan, reflecting the country's absolute monarchy and Islamic identity. Adopted in 1951, it predates the country's full independence from Britain in 1984.