The Royal Anthem of Jordan

"Long live the king" redirects here. For the traditional proclamation, see The King is dead. Long live the King!.

السلام الملكي الأردني

English: The Royal Anthem of Jordan
Al-salam Al-malaki Al-urdoni
National anthem of  Jordan
Lyrics	Abdul Monem Al-Refai
Music	Abdul Qader al-Taneer
Adopted	1946
Music sample
Al-salam Al-malaki Al-urdoni (instrumental)

The royal anthem of Jordan is known as Al-salam Al-malaki Al-urdoni (Arabic: السلام الملكي الأردني‎, literally Jordanian Royal Anthem). It was adopted in 1946. The lyrics were written by Abdul Monem Al-Refai. The music was composed by Abdul Qader al-Taneer. The first version of the lyrics was extremely short (the first stanza is the first version), it has then been expanded and elongated.

Lyrics

The Jordanian Royal Anthem

Arabic Writing	Pronunciation	English
عاش المليك عاش المليك سامياً مقامهُ خافقاتٍ في المعالي أعلامه نحن أحرزنا المنى يوم أحييت لنا نهضة تحفزنا تتسامى فوق هامِ الشهب يا مليك العرب لك من خير نبي شرف في النسب حدثت عنه بطون الكتب الشباب الأمجد جندك المجند عزمه لا يخمد فيه من معناك رمز الدأب يا مليك العرب لك من خير نبي شرف في النسب حدثت عنه بطون الكتب دمت نوراً وهدى في البرايا سيدا هانئا ممجدا تحت أعلامك مجد العرب يا مليك العرب لك من خير نبي شرف في النسب حدثت عنه بطون الكتب	A-Sha-al Maleek A-Sha-al Maleek Sa-Mi-yan-ma-qa mu-ho Kha-fi-qa-tin fil ma-ali a-lam m-hu Nahnu ahrazna al muna Yawma ahyayta lana Nahdaton tahfizona Tatasama fawqa hami ash-shohobi Ya malika al-arabi Laka min khayri nabi Sharafon fil nasabi Haddathat anhubutuno al-kotobi Ash-shababul amjadu Junduka al-mujannadu Azmuhu la yakhmadu Fehee min ma'naka ramzu al-da'abi Ya malika al-arabi Laka min khayri nabi Sharafon fil nasabi Haddathat anhubutuno al-kotobi Domta nooran wa huda Fil baraya sayyida Hani'an mumajjada Tahta a'lamuka majdol arabi Ya malika al-arabi Laka min khayri nabi Sharafon fil nasabi Haddathat anhubutuno al-kotobi	Long live the King! Long live the King! His position is sublime, His banners waving in glory supreme. We achieved our goal, On the day you gave us the mark, A revolution gives us our motivation! Flying over the shoulders of the highest comets. Oh! You king of Arabs, From the best prophet you have.. The honour of dynasty, Talked about in the depths of books! All the youthful men, Are your armed armies His determination never dies out! (translated literally):Getting from your meaning a symbol of well-being! (meaning):Getting from you the manners you have Oh! You king of Arabs, From the best prophet you have.. The honour of dynasty, Talked about in the depths of books! May you stay the light and the guide, A master in being away of all sins and wrong-doing, Living your life happily and well-respected! Under your flying flag rests the glory of all Arabs. Oh! You king of Arabs, From the best prophet you have.. The honour of dynasty, Talked about in the depths of books!

External links

• The full vocal version of The National Anthem of Jordan performed by a military band with mixed chorus in the early 80's. (YouTube)
• Instrumental version of "As-salam al-malaki al-urdoni" in RealAudio
• Himnuszok - A vocal version of the full Anthem, featured on szbszig's "Himnuszok" website. The song is performed by a military band with mixed chorus. The full version is only played for special occasions like the King's Birthday.