Lebanon
كلنا للوطن
Kulluna lil-watan
All of Us, for Our Country
1927
1927
Rachid Nakhle
Wadih Sabra
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Key Facts
- 1. The lyrics were written by Rachid Nakhle, a poet and educator who penned the words as part of a competition organized by the Lebanese government in 1925.
- 2. Lebanon's anthem is one of the shortest in the Arab world, lasting under a minute in standard performance, which contrasts with the lengthier anthems of neighboring countries.
- 3. During the 2019 Lebanese protests, demonstrators pointedly sang the anthem together across sectarian lines, turning it into a symbol of cross-community solidarity.
Lyrics
كلنا للوطن للعلى للعلم
ملء عين الزمان سيفنا والقلم
سهلنا والجبل منبت للرجال
قولنا والعمل في سائر الدول
كلنا للوطن للعلى للعلم
شيخنا والفتى عند صوت الوطن
أُسد غاب متى ثار لنا زمن
شرقنا قلبه أبداً لبنان
صانه ربه لمدى الأزمان
كلنا للوطن للعلى للعلم
بحره بره درة الشرقين
رفضه بره بيت الملوك هو
عزمه جبله كمثل صخره
نشر أرزه بين الأمم
كلنا للوطن للعلى للعلم
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Analysis
EditorialWritten in 1927 during the French Mandate period, Lebanon's anthem emphasizes national unity transcending religious divisions. It has remained unchanged through civil war, occupation, and political crises, serving as a rare unifying symbol.