Amin amin ya Rabaljalil

Amin amin ya Rabaljalil is the state anthem for Perlis, a state in Malaysia. It was composed by Syed Hamzah ibni al-Marhum Syed Safi Jamalullail.

History

R.G.Ines harmonised the anthem composed by Syed Hamzah in 1930. This anthem also played as the orchestra version by the military marching band led by Lenthall. As in 1935, it became the official anthem of the state.

Malay lyrics

Amin amin ya Rabaljalil
Doa hamba yang sangat zalil
Tinggikan daulat serta adil
Kekal perintah Jamalullail

Jawi script

امين امين يا رب الجليل

دعاء همبا يڠ ساڠت زليل

تيڠڬيكن دولت سرتا عاديل

ككل ڤرينته جمال الليل

English Translation

Amen Amen O Majestic Lord

Hear the prayers of your Servant

Exalt and give Justice

May Jamalullail Forever Reign