Jordan
السلام الملكي
As-salam al-malaki
The Royal Anthem
1946
1946
Abdul-Monem al-Rifai
Abdul-Qader al-Taneer
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Key Facts
- 1. The Hashemite dynasty celebrated in the anthem claims direct descent from the Prophet Muhammad
- 2. Jordan's anthem has remained unchanged since independence in 1946, reflecting the stability of its monarchy
- 3. The anthem is relatively short and focuses entirely on praising the king rather than describing the land
Lyrics
عاش المليك عاش المليك
سامياً مقامه
خافقات في المعالي أعلامه
عاش المليك عاش المليك
سامياً مقامه
خافقات في المعالي أعلامه
ناهضاً في المعالي أعلامه
عاش المليك
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Analysis
EditorialJordan's anthem was adopted in 1946 when the country gained full independence from Britain as the Hashemite Kingdom of Transjordan. The anthem celebrates the Hashemite monarchy, which traces its lineage to the Prophet Muhammad.