Jordan National Anthem
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 anthem itself invokes the Hashemite dynasty's claim of descent from the Prophet Muhammad, telling the king that his is 'honour of lineage from the best of prophets'
- 2. Normally only the opening lines are performed, 'Long live the King! Long live the King! His station sublime, his banners fluttering on high'; the full version is reserved for special occasions such as the King's birthday
- 3. Guinness World Records lists it among the world's shortest national anthems, with only four lines
- 4. The full text centres on the king and his lineage but also praises the 'glorious youth' who serve as his soldiers, and it ends with the glory of the Arabs beneath his banners
- 5. Lyricist Abdul-Monem al-Rifai later served twice as Prime Minister of Jordan, in 1969 and 1970
Jordan National Anthem Lyrics
عاشَ المليك
عاشَ المليك
سامياً مقامُه
خافقاتٍ في المعالي أعلامه
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.
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Sources & References
- The National Anthem of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan . King Hussein official archive
- السلام الملكي (Royal Anthem) . Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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