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]
- 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.