Allahu Akbar (anthem)
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Since September 1 1969, Allahu Akbar is the title of the national anthem of Libya – which, thanks to Qadhafi's long-vanished hopes of uniting the Arab world, studiously avoids making any direct reference to the country in question:
English lyrics
God is above any attacker's tricks,
And God is the best helper for the oppressed,
God is above any attacker's tricks,
And God is the best helper for the oppressed,
With certainty and with weapons I shall defend
My nation, truth's light shining in my hand;
Say it with me, say it with me:
God is greatest, God is greatest, God is greatest!
God is great over the attacker's tricks!
Oh this world, watch and listen:
The enemy came coveting my position,
Oh this world, watch and listen:
The enemy came coveting my position,
I shall fight with weapons and defences
And if I die, I'll take him with me!
Say it with me, say it with me:
God is greatest, God is greatest, God is greatest!
God is above any attacker's tricks!ar:نشيد وطني ليبي
fr:Allahu Akbar