King Saud—may God have mercy on him—made a visit to the town of Al‑Sha‘rā’ on Thursday, 12/5/1374 AH, corresponding to January 6, 1954. Everyone rushed to welcome him with warmth and celebration, and joy filled the hearts of the townspeople. A large reception tent was prepared for His Majesty, and...
Read moreA crescent rose over Najd, its light shining bright— when the first moon set, a second one appeared. The light of Najd returned, its affairs restored, and God granted its people safety and protection. God brought forth Saud after his brother Noura’s son— like a great wave rising from the...
Read moreHow splendid Al‑Nasiriyyah is. By Ali Hassan Ghal. The poet visited the garden of Al‑Nasiriyyah, where the palace of His Excellency the Crown Prince stands. He was captivated by its beauty, and the result of his admiration was this lovely poem: How splendid is Al‑Nasiriyyah, its radiant beauty shining bright....
Read moreTo whom belongs the heights of glory? To the sons of the nation— twins of eternity, we and time together. Ask the ancestors, ask the ages— they will all proclaim: Saud, the sovereign of the Arabs. To His Majesty the Great, to the wise leader of Arab unity— our souls...
Read moreI alone built the masterpieces of history, and with the gleaming sword I raised my glory. I unified the Peninsula—my life’s great journey— and it shall speak of noble deeds long after me. Take the essence of heroism from my struggle, from my path, my sons, and my soldiers. ...
Read moreA poem by Dr. Hamad Al‑Abdullah Al‑Bassam, “the first physician from Najd,” dedicated to King Saud during his visit to India — may God have mercy on them all — in the year 1375 AH.
Read moreSince the day we saw you, goodness filled our lives, Our worth rose, and the homeland flourished after hardship. You are like a rain‑mark after long drought, A blessing the elders welcome, turning our land into fertile fields.
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