National anthem of  Qatar | |
| Music | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Adopted | 1954 |
| Relinquished | 7 December 1996 |
| Succeeded by | "As-Salam al-Amiri" |
| Audio sample | |
1988 performance | |
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