Salil al-Sawarim
Salil al-Sawarim (Arabic: صليل الصوارم, romanized: Ṣalīl aṣ-Ṣawārim, "Clashing of Swords") is a nasheed (chant) produced by the Islamic State in 2014 and used in Islamist propaganda videos and as terrorist theme.[1][2][3][4][5] It is a melodic a cappella hymn, in which the lyrics discuss about bloodshed and war.[1]
| "Salil al-Sawarim" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Abu Yasir | |
| Language | Arabic |
| Recorded | 2014 |
| Genre | Nasheed |
| Length | 3:09 |
| Label | صليل الصوارم |
| Producer(s) | Ajnad Foundation |
The song was produced by the Ajnad Foundation,[1] with the recitation of the vocalist Abu Yassir, the most well known vocalist of the group. Salil al-Sawarim is among the best known IS nasheeds. It appeared in IS' fourth installment of the Salil al-Sawarim video series, which among other things contain medleys of executions.[1][6] Due to the music being related to terrorism, it is commonly removed from YouTube.
Translated lyrics
Below is the translated lyrics of Clashing of Swords:[7]
(Chorus continues as such): Clashing of the swords: a nasheed of the defiant.
The path of fighting is the path of life.
So amidst an assault, tyranny is destroyed.
And concealment of the voice results in the beauty of the echo. [2 times]
So, oh my people, awake on the path of the brave.
For either being alive delights leaders, or being dead vexes the enemy.
[Chorus 3x]
The path of fighting is the path of life.
So amidst an assault, tyranny is destroyed.
And concealment of the voice results in the beauty of the echo.
With righteousness arise,
The banner has called us,
To brighten the path of destiny,
To wage war on the enemy.
Whosoever among us dies, in sacrifice for defence,
Will enjoy eternity in Paradise. Mourning will depart.
[Chorus 2x]
[End]
| External audio | |
|---|---|
 Salim al-Sawarim, the anthem of father (صليل الصوارم نشيد الأُباة) at Archive.org (for encyclopedic purposes only) | |
| Salim al-Sawarim, the anthem of father (صليل الصوارم نشيد الأُباة) (duplicate) |
Lyrics
| Arabic | Transliteration | Translation |
|---|---|---|
|
صليلُ الصوارم نشيدُ الأباة صليلُ الصوارم نشيدُ الأباة صليلُ الصوارم نشيدُ الأباة الَى الحق هيا دعانا لواه صليلُ الصوارم نشيدُ الأباة صليلُ الصوارم نشيدُ الأباة |
Saleelul sawarim nasheedul ubah Behi azadini w galal bugha Saleelul sawarim nasheedul ubah Saleelul sawarim nasheedul ubah Il al haqi haya da’ana lewa Saleelul sawarim nasheedul ubah |
Salil Al-Sawarim is the anthem of fatherhood |
See also
- Dawlat al-Islam Qamat, an unofficial anthem of IS
References
- Schatz, Bryan. "Inside the world of jihadi propaganda music". Mother Jones. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
- "The two-step, 60-second fact-check that easily disproves Trump's worst tweets". Caitlin Dewey. Washington Post. 14 March 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- Lohlker, R.; Holzgruber, C.; Prucha, N.; Fisher, A. (2019). World Wide Warriors: How Jihadis Operate Online. Religion and Transformation in Contemporary European Society. (in Malay). Vienna University Press. p. 100. ISBN 978-3-8470-0938-2. Retrieved 9 Oct 2023.
- Lakomy, M. (2021). Islamic State's Online Propaganda: A Comparative Analysis. Routledge Studies in Political Islam. Taylor & Francis. p. 1911. ISBN 978-1-000-37967-9. Retrieved 9 Oct 2023.
- Lahoud, Nelly; Pieslak, Jonathan (2 Jan 2018). "Music of the Islamic State". Survival. Informa UK Limited. 60 (1): 153–168. doi:10.1080/00396338.2018.1427372. ISSN 0039-6338.
- الجبار, فالح عبد; السياسات, المركز العربي للأبحاث ودراسة (2017-01-01). دولة الخلافة: التقدم إلى الماضي ("داعش" والمجتمع المحلي في العراق) (in Arabic). المركز العربي للأبحاث ودراسة السياسات. ISBN 978-614-445-164-9.
- Al-Tamimi, Aymenn Jawad (2014-06-18). ""Clashing of the Swords"- New ISIS nasheed from Ajnad Media". Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi Journal. Retrieved 2023-09-13.