Kassaman - National Anthem of Algeria, Ringtone

Kassaman or Qassaman is the national anthem of Algeria. Moufdi Zakaria authored the lyrics, while the music was composed by Mohamed Fawzi. This was adopted as the national anthem in 1962, when the country gained independence from France.

English translation

We swear by the lightning that destroys,

By the virtuous and fragrant blood,

By the shining, fluttering banners,

In the steep and majestic mountains,

That we have risen to revolution in life or death

and we have resolved that Algeria shall live

So bear witness, bear witness, bear witness!

We are soldiers in the name of righteousness have revolted

And for our independence through war have risen.

None would listen to us when we spoken up

So we have taken the drum of gunpowder as our rhythm

And the sound of machine guns as our melody,

and we have resolved that Algeria shall live –

So bear witness, bear witness, bear witness!

O France, the time of reproach has passed

And we have closed like a book;

O France, the day of reckoning is at hand

So prepare to receive from us our answer!

In our revolution is the end of empty talk;

and we have resolved that Algeria shall live –

So bear witness, bear witness, bear witness!

The cry of the Fatherland sounds from the battlefields.

Listen to it and heed the call!

Let it be written with the blood of martyrs

And be read to future generations.

Oh, Glory, we have held out our hand to you,

and we have resolved that Algeria shall live –

So bear witness, bear witness, bear witness!