Abdul-Munim al-Rifai

عبد المنعم الرفاعي (Known as "Al-Rifai")

Two-Time Prime Minister of Jordan, Foreign Minister, Poet of National Anthem

Born 23 February 1901

Safed, Palestine

Passed Away 17 October 1985 Amman, Jordan

Lifespan 84 years old

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Distinguished two-time Prime Minister of Jordan and diplomat who penned the stirring lyrics of the Jordanian Royal National Anthem.

Biographical Record

Abdul-Munim al-Rifai was born in Safed into an eminent scholarly family and studied literature at the American University of Beirut. Joining the diplomatic corps of Jordan under King Abdullah I, he was appointed Jordan's first ambassador to the United States and the United Nations in 1956, and later served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Rifai served twice as Prime Minister of Jordan (in 1969 and 1970) during a period of intense regional military crises. Alongside his diplomatic career, he was a celebrated classical poet who composed the majestic verses of Jordan's national anthem, 'As-Salam al-Malaki' (The Royal Anthem), set to music by Abdul-Qadir al-Tannir.

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Royal Cemetery at Raghadan Palace
Amman, Jordan

                         GPS: 31.9700, 35.9400                    

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