All anthems

Qatar

السلام الأميري

As-Salam al-Amiri

Peace to the Amir

Written 1996
Adopted 1996
Lyrics Sheikh Mubarak bin Saif al-Thani
Music Abdul Aziz Nasser Obaidan
✝ God / Faith 👑 Monarchy 🏛 Identity | Majestic

Context

Qatar adopted its current anthem in 1996, replacing a purely instrumental anthem that had been in use since 1954. The new anthem added lyrics for the first time and reflects Qatar's Islamic identity and loyalty to the ruling Al Thani family.

Lyrics

قسماً بمن رفع السماء قسماً بمن نشر الضياء قطر ستبقى حرة تسمو بروح الأوفياء

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

Interesting facts

  • • Qatar's previous anthem from 1954 to 1996 had no lyrics at all, being purely instrumental
  • • The lyrics were written by a member of the ruling Al Thani family
  • • Qatar is one of the wealthiest countries per capita in the world, and its anthem emphasizes divine gratitude