Allahu Akbar (anthem)

Allahu Akbar (Arabic: الله أكبر ) was the title of the current 1969-2011 National anthem of Libya. It was introduced after the fall of the monarchy on September 1, 1969, replaced the national anthem Libya, Libya, Libya used since independence in 1951. Due to the pan-Arab ideas of the new head of state Muammar al - Gaddafi, a hymn was chosen, which made ​​no direct reference to the country. The written by Mahmoud El- Sherif and set to music by Abdallah Shams El -Din song was written in 1956 as a marching song of the Egyptian Army during the Suez Crisis.

Founded on 27 February 2011 National Transitional Council brought together with the old flag of the Kingdom of Libya, the former national anthem Libya, Libya, Libya again as a state symbol.

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God is above all the lists of the attacker, And God is the best helper of the oppressed, God is above all the lists of the attacker, And God is the best helper of the oppressed, With determination and weapons I will defend My country, the light of truth shining in my hand; Let's call us together, let us call together: God is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the greatest! God stands tall over all lists of attackers!

Oh this world, look and listen: The enemy came coveting my position, Oh this world, look and listen: The enemy came coveting my position, I will fight with weapons and defense And when I die, I'll take him with me! Let's call us together, let us call together: God is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the greatest! God stands tall over all lists of attackers!