This passionate prayer for peace is attributed to a Palestinian source in several Global Song collections.
While the pronunciation of Arabic can differ from country to country, here is a recording of the text in the original language to guide you.
Yarabba ssalami amter alayna ssalam,
Yarabba ssalami im la’ qulubana ssalam.
Poetic translation:
God of Peace, rain peace upon us,
fill our hearts with peace.
Singing translation:
God of peace and of justice, rain down upon us your peace.
God of peace and of justice, fill every heart with your peace.
Sheet music can be found in Singing in Community, MMC's newest collection of paperless music. A transcription by John Bell can be found in the Iona Community collection We Walk His Way.
Here is a excerpt of a performance of Yarabba ssalami by Inshallah, a global song choir in Waterloo, Ontario conducted by MMC presenter Debbie Lou Ludolph.
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