"Fī Sabīli al-Majd" () is an Arabic-language patriotic song that is used as an unofficial national anthem of Syria after the fall of the Assad regime, replacing "Ḥumāt ad-Diyār". The lyrics were composed by Syrian poet Omar Abu Risha.
History Composed by Mohammed Flayfel, this was originally set to be Syria's first national anthem after it won a competition to decide a new anthem for the country. However, "Ḥumāt ad-Diyār", one of the competing anthems that initially lost the competition, was chosen instead in 1938 after it rapidly gained popularity amongst the Syrian public.
Following the fall of the Assad regime in 2024, "Fī Sabīli al-Majd" experienced a resurgence in popularity. In January 2025, the Syrian Football Association formally notified FIFA of its decision to implement a series of changes for the national team's appearances in international matches. Among these changes was the adoption of "Fī Sabīli al-Majd" as a temporary national anthem until a permanent resolution regarding the official anthem could be determined.
In April 2026, "Fī Sabīli al-Majd" was played at the opening ceremony of Al-Fayhaa Sports Hall in Damascus, which was attended by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, several ministers, and sports and youth figures.
Lyrics The anthem expresses themes of sacrifice, patriotism, and resistance against oppression.
Arabic scriptRomanization of ArabicEnglish translation1 In pursuit of glory and the homeland, we live and perish We are all of lofty determination, mighty and resolute The free masters cannot bear the chains of iron 𝄆 For a life of humiliation and exhaustion befits only slaves 𝄇
We do not fear time, if it brings us trials For the sake of the homeland, how many martyrs have fallen?
2 This is our homeland, the resting place of the ancient forefathers Its sky is the cradle of inspiration and true revelation Its hills are an enchanting paradise for all who gaze 𝄆 Every span of its soil is as precious as the lifeline of our veins 𝄇
We do not fear time, if it brings us trials For the sake of the homeland, how many martyrs have fallen?
3 We have endured, but patience no longer leads to guidance We have dreamed, but dreams only lead to ruin So today, we rise like mountains before our foes 𝄆 We repel oppression and build a glorious monument of honor 𝄇
We do not fear time, if it brings us trials For the sake of the homeland, how many martyrs have fallen?
See also National symbols of Syria "Wallāh Zamān, Yā Silāḥī" – Anthem of the United Arab Republic
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