Walla Zaman Ya Selahy
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Walla Zaman Ya Selahy was the national anthem
of the United Arab Republic
(UAR), a federation of Egypt
and Syria
, from 1960. Though the UAR broke up in 1961, Egypt retained the official name of the union until 1971, and the official anthem until 1979.
Prior to being adopted as the UAR anthem, it was a nationalist song performed by Umm Kulthum during the Suez Crisis
in 1956, known in Egypt and the Arab World
as the Tripartite Aggression, when Egypt was invaded by the United Kingdom
, France
, and Israel
. Due to its strongly nationalist lyrics evoking national resistance, the song was played frequently on Egyptian radio during the war, sometimes as often as every 10 minutes.
The popularity of the song led to it being adopted as the national anthem of the UAR two years after the establishment of the union. It replaced the combination anthem of the former Egyptian anthem, 'Es Salaam el Gamhouri el Masri', (used during the Kingdom of Egypt and Sudan, and the early years of the Republic of Egypt), and the former national anthem of Syria.
The lyrics were written by Salah Jahin
, with music by Kamal Al Taweel
. The anthem was also used, without words, by Iraq
from 1965 to 1981.
It was eventually replaced in 1979 as Egypt's national anthem by 'Bilady, Bilady, Bilady
', which continues to be Egypt's anthem today.
National anthem
A national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions and struggles of its people, recognized either by a nation's government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people.- History :Anthems rose to prominence...
of the United Arab Republic
United Arab Republic
The United Arab Republic , often abbreviated as the U.A.R., was a sovereign union between Egypt and Syria. The union began in 1958 and existed until 1961, when Syria seceded from the union. Egypt continued to be known officially as the "United Arab Republic" until 1971. The President was Gamal...
(UAR), a federation of Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
and Syria
Syria
Syria , officially the Syrian Arab Republic , is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest....
, from 1960. Though the UAR broke up in 1961, Egypt retained the official name of the union until 1971, and the official anthem until 1979.
Prior to being adopted as the UAR anthem, it was a nationalist song performed by Umm Kulthum during the Suez Crisis
Suez Crisis
The Suez Crisis, also referred to as the Tripartite Aggression, Suez War was an offensive war fought by France, the United Kingdom, and Israel against Egypt beginning on 29 October 1956. Less than a day after Israel invaded Egypt, Britain and France issued a joint ultimatum to Egypt and Israel,...
in 1956, known in Egypt and the Arab World
Arab world
The Arab world refers to Arabic-speaking states, territories and populations in North Africa, Western Asia and elsewhere.The standard definition of the Arab world comprises the 22 states and territories of the Arab League stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Arabian Sea in the...
as the Tripartite Aggression, when Egypt was invaded by the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, and Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
. Due to its strongly nationalist lyrics evoking national resistance, the song was played frequently on Egyptian radio during the war, sometimes as often as every 10 minutes.
The popularity of the song led to it being adopted as the national anthem of the UAR two years after the establishment of the union. It replaced the combination anthem of the former Egyptian anthem, 'Es Salaam el Gamhouri el Masri', (used during the Kingdom of Egypt and Sudan, and the early years of the Republic of Egypt), and the former national anthem of Syria.
The lyrics were written by Salah Jahin
Salah Jahin
Mohammad Salah Eldin Bahgat Helmy , known as "Salah Jaheen" or "Salah Jahin" was a leading Egyptian poet, lyricist, playwright and cartoonist.-Life and career:...
, with music by Kamal Al Taweel
Kamal Al Taweel
Kamal Al Taweel Distinguish Egyptian composer and music author .Born as Kamal Zaki Al Taweel in 1922 in Cairo, Egypt.Kamal graduated from the school of applied arts, and work after graduating in 1942 at the Ministry of Social Affairs; however he joined the evening classes at the Higher Institute...
. The anthem was also used, without words, by Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
from 1965 to 1981.
It was eventually replaced in 1979 as Egypt's national anthem by 'Bilady, Bilady, Bilady
Bilady, Bilady, Bilady
Bilady, Bilady, Bilady is the national anthem of Egypt. The melody was composed by Sayed Darwish and was adopted in 1979. Although the modern version has three stanzas, only the first is commonly sung today...
', which continues to be Egypt's anthem today.
Lyrics
| Arabic Lyrics | Transliteration | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| والله زمــان يـا سـلاحـي اشتـقـت لـك في كـفـاحي انطق وقـول أنـا صاحـي يــا حــرب والله زمــان والله زمـان ع الجــنــود زاحفة بـتـرعـد رعـود حالـفة تـروح لم تـعـود إلا بـنـصــر الـزمــان همـوا وضـمـوا الصـفـوف شيلوا الحياة ع الكفوف ياما العدو راح يـشـوف منكـم في نـار المـيـدان يـا مجـدنـا يـا مجـدنـا يا اللي اتبنـيت من عندنا بـشـقــانـا وكــدنــا عـمـرك مـا تبقى هـوان مصر الحرة مين يحميهــــا نحـميهـا بـسلاحـنـــا أرض الثورة مين يفديهـا نفـديها بأرواحـنــا الشعب بيزحـف زى النور الشعب جبال الشعـب بحور بركان غضب بركان بيفور زلزال بيـشق لهم في قبور |
Walla Zaman Ya Silahi Ishtaqti Lak Fi Kifahi Intaq We Qul Ana Sahi Ya Harb Walla Zaman. Walla Zaman 'Algunud Zahfa Bitir'id Ri'ud Halfa Tiruh Lam Ti'ud Illa Binasr Al-zaman. Hummu Wu Dummu Al-sufuf Shilu Al-hayat 'Alkufuf Yama Al-'adu Rah Yishuf Minkum Binar El-fida. Ya Magd Ya Magdina Yalli Itbanait 'Andana Bishaqana Wa Kaddina 'Umrak Ma Tibqa Hawan. Masr Al-hurra Min Yihmiha Nihmiha Bislahna Ardh Al-thawra Min Yifdiha Nifdiha Biarwahna. Al-sha'b Biyizhaf Zayy El-nur Al-sha'b Gebal Al-sha'b Bhur Burkan Ghadban Burkan Biyfur Zilzal Biyshuqq Lohom Fi Qbur. |
It has been a long time oh my weapon! I long for you in my struggle! Speak and say I am awake, Oh war it has been a long time. It has been a long time for the soldiers, Advancing with thunderous roar, Swearing never to return, Except with epoch-making victory. Rise and close ranks, With lives ready for sacrifice. O! the horror that the enemy shall suffer, From you in the fire of the battlefield. O! glory our glory, You who was built by us, By toil and pain, Never to go to waste. Who shall protect Free Egypt? We shall protect her with our weapons. Land of the Revolution, who will sacrifice for her sake? We will, with our souls. The people advance like the light, The people stand like mountains and seas, Volcanoes of anger, volcanoes erupting, Earthquakes digging the enemy into their graves. |