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).

listen to the Tunisian Hymne [1]

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.