Ishy Bilady facts for kids
Ishy Bilady is the national anthem of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A national anthem is a special song that represents a country. This song is very important to the seven Emirates that make up the UAE. It shows the love and dedication the Emirati people have for their homeland.
How the Anthem Was Created
The music for "Ishy Bilady" was composed first. This happened in 1971. A famous Egyptian composer named Mohammed Abdul Wahab wrote the tune. For 15 years, the song was played without any words.
Then, in 1986, a poet named Arif Al Sheikh Abdullah Al Hassan Sahab wrote the lyrics. These words were added to the existing music. The song became a complete national anthem for the UAE.
What the Anthem Means
The words of "Ishy Bilady" are a powerful message of love for the UAE. The song praises the country and its unity. It talks about how the Emirates have come together as one nation.
The lyrics also mention the importance of Islam and the Quran as guides for the people. The people in the song promise to work hard for their country. They say they will always be loyal and dedicated. They even vow to give their "body, blood, and souls" to protect the UAE. This shows their deep commitment to their homeland.
Lyrics of Ishy Bilady
These are the words in Arabic and English.
| Arabic | Transliteration | English |
|---|---|---|
| عيشي بلادي عاش اتحاد إماراتنا عشت لشعب دينه الإسلام هديه القرآن حصنتك بسم الله يا وطن بلادي بلادي بلادي بلادي حماك الله شرور الزمان أقسمنا أن نبني نعمل نعمل نخلص نعمل نخلص مهما عشنا نخلص نخلص.. دام الأمان وعاش العلم يا إماراتنا رمزالعروبة كلنا نفديكِ بالدما نرويكِ نفديك بالأرواح يا وطن. |
Ishy Bilady, Aash at-tihaadu imaaratina
Ishti Lishabin Dinu hul islamu Hadhyu Ul Qura`anu Hassantuk Bismillah Ya Watan Bilady Bilady Bilady Bilady Hamaki Ilahu Shuroor az-zaman Aqsamna an nabnya na'amal naamal nukhlis naamal nukhlis Mahma Eshna nukhlis nukhlis daamal amaanu wa aash al-alam ya imaaratina Ramzul Arubati Kulluna nafdeeqi Biddima narweeki Nafdeeka Bil arwah ya Watan |
Live, my country, the unity of our Emirates.
You have lived for a nation, Whose religion is Islam, and whose guide is the Qur'an. I made you stronger in the name of God, O homeland. My country, my country, my country, my country. May God protect you from evil through all times. We have vowed to build and work. Work sincerely, work sincerely, As long as we live we'll be sincere, sincere. May safety last, and the flag rise, O Emirates. Symbol of Arabness. We all make sacrifices for you, we supply you with our blood. We sacrifice for you with our souls, O homeland. |
See also
In Spanish: Īschī Bilādī para niños
