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| English: Peace be upon the King | |
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| وتحية رويال | |
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Former national anthem of  Iraq | |
| Also known as | "The Royal Salute" |
| Music | A. Chaffon, 1924 |
| Adopted | 1924 |
| Relinquished | July 14, 1958 |
| Succeeded by | "Mawtini" |
| Audio sample | |
"As-Salam al-Malaki" (Arabic: السلام الملكي, literally "Peace be upon the King") was the former national anthem of Kingdom of Iraq from 1924 to 1958. It was a Royal Salute.
History
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It was composed by Iraqi Army Band director Lieutenant A. Chaffon in 1924, a British military officer.[1]
Unofficial lyrics
The author is not clear. But there has been evidence from Iraqi monarchist that used lyrics like this.[2]
The lyrics are concise and formal, fitting the role of a Royal Salute rather than a comprehensive national anthem. Phrases such as "هيا اهتفوا عاش الملك" (Come, proclaim: Long live the King) encourage public expressions of devotion through song and flag-raising. The lack of clarity about the lyricist may stem from limited documentation following Iraq’s political upheavals after 1958. Nevertheless, the surviving lyrics remain a cherished legacy for monarchist communities, evoking the Hashemite era’s grandeur.
| Arabic | Romanized | English translation |
|---|---|---|
| [Verse 1]
أتمنى أن يزدهر كرامة عظيمة حكم في سلام وسعادة يا وطن
[Verse 2] عاشت الهاشميون سلام في البلاد العراق سيزدهر يا وطن |
[Verse 1]
'atamanaa 'an yazdahar karamat eazima hakam fi salam wasaeada ya watan!
eashat alhashmyyun salam fi albilad al'eiraq sayazdahir ya watan! |
[Verse 1]
Long live the King! With great dignity, Ruling in peace and happiness, O homeland!
Long live the Hashemites! May peace reign in our kingdom, May Iraq prosper, O homeland! |
See also
- "Ardulfurataini", the former Iraqi national anthem, used from 1981 to 2003.
- "Mawtini", the current Iraqi national anthem since 2003.
References
- ^ "Iraq (1924-1958) – nationalanthems.info".
- ^ LEONAR (2021-03-20). National Anthem of Kingdom of Iraq (1932 - 1958) - "السلام الملكي" (Vocal) [UNOFFICIAL]. Retrieved 2025-05-15 – via YouTube.