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The Anthem of the Islamic Community |
China and Arabia are ours; India is ours.
We are Muslims, the whole world is ours. |
God’s unity is held in trust in our breasts.
It is not easy to erase our name and sign. |
Among the idol temples of the world the first is that house of God;
We are its keepers; it is our keeper. |
Brought up in the shadow of the sword, we reached maturity;
The scimitar of the crescent moon is the emblem of our community. |
In the valleys of the west our call to prayer resounded;
Our onward flow was never stemmed by anyone. |
We, oh heaven, are not to be suppressed by falsehood!
A hundred times you have tested us. |
Oh garden of Andalusia! Do you remember those days,
When our nest was in your branches? |
Oh waves of the Tigris! You also recognize us;
Your river still relates our story. |
Oh land of purity! We fell and died for your honour;
Our blood still courses through your veins. |
The Lord of Hijaz is the leader of our community;
From this name comes the peace of our soul. |
Iqbal’s song is like the bell of a caravan;
Once more our caravan measures the road. |
Translated by: M.A.K. Khalil |
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