O crescent rising over Najd, your light has appeared, when the first moon vanished, the second began to shine. The light of Najd rose, and its affairs were adorned, its people blessed by God with protection and care. God revealed Saud after the passing of his brother Noura, a sovereign...
Read moreO Saud, I have maternal uncles and kinsmen, in the heart of Najd, their marks firmly established. Protectors of the villages, their rifles ever ready, leaving the gravel‑dwellers scattered in the dunes. They circled Kashb, fierce as falling stones, only the head of a spear rose above the dust. They...
Read moreThe poet Mohammed bin Nasser Al‑Hazmi, one of the well‑known poets, and a descendant of the poet Saif Al‑Ghuwaynmi, author of the poem “Al‑Maslaha”, may God have mercy on them all, recited the following: O God, O You who are sought, O Just in Your sight, You who raise the...
Read moreI begin by mentioning God, and His mention is perfected, the highest word belongs to whoever proclaims it. Al‑Ghawari said in gatherings and assemblies, a crafted poem presented to all who hear it. Harbi speaks of battle and valor, our deeds confirm what our men have done. We are ‘Utaybah—whenever...
Read moreAl‑Sharafi is stirred, and his verse awakens, his poetry rises, carried by its messengers. He crafts his lines, taking what is light and fine, until every listener understands his meaning. We praise the One who grants us His faithful grace, the Giver whose blessings reach His servants. O messenger, ride...
Read moreWelcome, Abu Fahd, as many times as those who pray and fast, from a heart that dislikes flawed or careless words. Al‑Sawwāt speaks from his soul with sweet expression, his hidden thoughts stirred by the finest melodies. O our just King, may God honor you every year, the pride of...
Read moreWelcome to the one whose arrival brings honor and joy, the people of Al‑‘Āriḍ rejoiced at his visit, all of them alike. The gift of Al‑Ḥāyer is men of noble standing, whenever you appear, O King, they rise to meet your needs. The sons of Al‑‘Azīzi confront the fiercest foes,...
Read moreBlessed is he who was born at the very moment of victory, born with the reclaim of Riyadh and all of Al‑Yamamah. If generosity were a person, we would have named him Saud, for no one else could ever take his place.
Read moreO God, the One we call upon at all times, You who send rain from the heavy clouds, the One, the Eternal, without equal or partner, destiny is in Your hands, and Your eye never sleeps. The mention of God comes first—may He grant us strength, and to Saud, the...
Read moreYour people rejoice at the mere mention of your name, O Saud, and the nation finds comfort, growing ever more at your generosity. May your councils remain steadfast throughout your reign, for you are our pride for as long as life endures. When Saud is mentioned, existence itself stands present,...
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