Oman
نشيد السلام السلطاني
Nashid as-Salaam as-Sultani
The Sultan's Anthem
1970
1970
Rashid bin Uzayyiz al-Khusaidi
James Frederick Mills
✝ God / Faith 👑 Monarchy ❤ Love of homeland |
Context
Adopted in 1970 when Sultan Qaboos came to power and modernized the country. The lyrics were written by Rashid bin Uzayyiz al-Khusaidi, with music by British military bandmaster James Frederick Mills. The anthem reflects Oman's monarchical tradition and Islamic faith.
Lyrics
يا ربنا احفظ لنا جلالة السلطان
والشعب بالأوطان
بالعز والأمان
وليدم مؤيدا
عاهلا مبجلا
بالنفس يفتدى
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Interesting facts
- • The music was composed by a British military bandmaster, reflecting the close historical ties between Oman and Britain
- • Sultan Qaboos, who came to power in 1970, transformed Oman from one of the most isolated countries in the Middle East into a modern state
- • Oman is one of the oldest independent states in the Arab world, with a history stretching back thousands of years