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Himat Al Hima

Himat Al Hima (Arabic: Defender of the Homeland) is one of the two national anthems of Tunisia (the other is Ala Khallidi).

Transliterated Arabic:

Humata 'L-hima Ya Humata 'L-hima
Halummu, Halummu, Li-majdi 'Z-zaman
Laqad Sarakhat Fil-'uruqi 'D-dima
Namutu, Namutu, Wa-yahya 'L-watan
Li-tadwi 'S-samawatu Bira 'diha
Li-tarmi 'S-sawa'iqu Niranaha
Ila 'Izzi Tunis Ila Majdiha
Rijala L-biladi Wa-shubbanaha
Fala Asha Fi Tunisa Man Khanaha
Wa-la Asha Man Laysa Min Jundiha
Namutu Wa-nahya 'Ala 'Ahdiha
Hayata 'L-kirami Wa-mawta 'L-'izam.

English translation:
O defenders of the Homeland!
Rally around to the glory of our time!
The blood surges in our veins,
We die for the sake of our land.
Let the heavens roar with thunder.
Let thunderbolts rain with fire.
Men and youth of Tunisia,
Rise up for her might and glory.
No place for traitors in Tunisia,
Only for those who defend her!
We live and die loyal to Tunisia,
A life of dignity and a death of glory.