All anthems

Brunei

Allah Peliharakan Sultan

God Bless the Sultan

Written 1947
Adopted 1951
Lyrics Pengiran Haji Mohamed Yusuf bin Pengiran Haji Abdul Rahim
Music Awang Haji Besar bin Sagap
👑 Monarchy ✝ God / Faith ☮ Peace | Prayerful

Context

Brunei'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.

Lyrics

Ya Allah lanjutkanlah usia Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Adil berdaulat menaungi nusa Memimpin rakyat kekal bahagia

Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals

Interesting facts

  • • Brunei's anthem is essentially a prayer asking God to protect and bless the Sultan
  • • The anthem was adopted while Brunei was still a British protectorate, over 30 years before full independence
  • • Brunei is one of the few remaining absolute monarchies in the world