Welcome to the one whose deeds protected the land of the Arabs, whose very presence strikes awe across every region that seeks his favor. A ruler of the Arab people—when he issues judgment in grave matters, his command prevails, and nations do not turn him from his will. Descendant of...
Read moreNajdi poem from the Sudair region, composed in tribute to King Saud’s decisive stance during the 1962 attempt to invade Kuwait.
Read moreA poem by Falah Al‑‘Ubaisan Al‑Humaydani Al‑Mutairi, composed in reference to the Abd al‑Karim Qasim crisis and to King Saud’s decisive mobilization to safeguard Kuwait, the land of his birth:
Read moreA poem dedicated to Crown Prince “King Saud,” may he rest in peace, as published in Umm Al‑Qura Newspaper, Issue No. 1214.
Read more“It weighs heavily upon my heart to see you shrouded… It weighs heavily upon my heart to see you carried to your burial.” — Ali Ahmad Bakathir
Read moreA poem by Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in honor of King Saud. “His Majesty the late King Saud bin Abdulaziz, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, arrived on an official visit to the State of Qatar. On Saturday, he attended a luncheon held in his...
Read moreTurki bin Madi stated that the reason behind the rebellion of the Rith tribes in the year 1374 AH was their attack on the judge of Al‑Rith. They then fortified themselves in Jabal Al‑Qahr, prompting King Saud to issue his directive for their return. The poet Saeed Al‑Naj‘i—may he rest...
Read more1. The Poet of ‘Asir in the Occasion of the Rith Conflict Lightning flashed, its thunder leading the way, and atop Mount Muqhar the roar of storms rose high. Its lightning awakened the land, and the thirsty fields revived. O people of ‘Asir, you are the trusted strength of Ibn...
Read moreThe eye, once parted from its homeland, finds no familiar dwelling, nor any peace. Moistened with tears that unsettle it, it knows no slumber, nor the comfort of rest. It once beheld beauty in every passing sight, but now it sees no beauty anywhere. O homeland, battered by the turns...
Read morewelcome, Abu Fahd, the one who blinds the eyes of foes. O Saud—Saud of Najd, its guardian and protector, O source of generosity, descendant of noble lineage. Najd is a proud maiden, and you are its men and its beauty.
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