thumb|[[Qaboos bin Said (1940–2020), the Sultan of Oman, whom the song was originally dedicated to]]

"Salute to the Sultan" () also known as "Peace to the Sultan" <!-- Article "the" gets bolded due to original name in Arabic containing the article ال.--> () is the national anthem of the Sultanate of Oman. It is an ode originally dedicated to Qaboos bin Said, who was Sultan of Oman from 1970 to 2020.

History

The anthem's lyrics were written by poet Rashid bin Uzayyiz al-Khusaibi. The music for it was composed at the request of the government of Muscat and Oman by James Frederick Mills, a Briton, in December 1932. The lyrics to this anthem contained an ode to then-Sultan Said bin Taimur.

In 1970, a modified version was introduced, written by the poet Hafiz bin-Salim as-Sayl al-Gasani, an adviser of Qaboos bin Said, who deposed his father in a palace coup that year. The melody was composed by Egyptian musician Mohammed Abdel Wahab.

On 20 February 2020, after Qaboos's death, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq issued a decree to remove his predecessor's name from the national anthem.

The 2020 revision was conducted by Director General of Military Music Brigadier Ramis Bin Juma Al Owira . The Performance was carried out by The Royal Guard of Oman Military Bands at General Directorate of Music Concert Hall with Recording Engineer Prince Anselm.

Lyrics

Current lyrics

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|<poem>O Almighty, save His Majesty the Sultan

and His people in their homelands

with pride and peace

𝄆 May He live long and triumphant

a glorified leader

for whom we shall lay down our lives 𝄇

O Oman, we have been from the time of the Prophet

of the most loyal and noble Arabs

So ascend to the apex of the heavens

Illuminate the cosmos

And rejoice and relish in prosperity.</poem>

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Previous lyrics (Qaboos-era version)

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|<poem>O Oman, since the time of the Prophet

We are a dedicated people amongst the noblest Arabs

Be happy! Qaboos has come

May heaven bless him

Be cheerful and commend him to the protection of our prayers.</poem>

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Notes

References

  • Oman: Nashid as-Salaam as-Sultani – Audio of the national anthem of Oman, with information and lyrics (archive link)
  • Vocal version of "Nashid as-Salaam as-Sultani" in MP3