Syria
حماة الديار
Humat ad-Diyar
Guardians of the Homeland
1936
1936
Khalil Mardam Bey
Mohammad Flayfel
⚔ Battle / War 🏛 Identity 🗽 Independence |
Context
Written in 1936 during the French Mandate, Syria's anthem was born from the struggle for independence. The composer Mohammad Flayfel also composed Iraq's anthem 'Mawtini,' connecting the two nations through music.
Lyrics
حماة الديار عليكم سلام
أبت أن تذل النفوس الكرام
عرين العروبة بيت حرام
وعرش الشموس حمى لا يضام
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Interesting facts
- • The same composer, Mohammad Flayfel, wrote the music for both Syria's and Iraq's national anthems
- • The anthem was written as a protest against French colonial rule and became a rallying song for independence
- • Despite decades of political upheaval, Syria's anthem has remained unchanged since 1936