Royal Jordanian Anthem

The Royal National Anthem<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> is the national anthem of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The translated name literally means Peace to the King of Jordan (Template:Langx). As-salamu alaykum is the greeting in Arabic, therefore the name of the anthem can also be regarded as a Royal Salute.

History

It was adopted in 1946. The lyrics were penned by ʿAbdul Munʿim Rifāʿī, and the music was composed by ʿAbdul Qādir Tanīr.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The first version of the lyrics was very short, as it only contained the first stanza of the current version.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Since then, the anthem has been expanded. The abridged version of the anthem is usually used, while the full version is reserved for special occasions.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The composition is in F major on the musical scale.

Lyrics

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External links

• Jordan: Al-salam Al-malaki Al-urdoni (Royal Anthem of Jordan) - Audio of the national anthem of Jordan, with information and lyrics (archive link)
• The full vocal version of The National Anthem of Jordan performed by a military band with mixed chorus in the early 80's. (YouTube) (archive link)
• 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.