At the opening of the Orphanage in As-Suwayda in 1947, which was established by the Governor of As-Suwayda, the Lebanese Druze writer, politician, and man of letters Aref al-Nakadi, the poet Jadallah Salam recited a poem that later became the house's anthem.
Here is the text of the poem:
We do not humble ourselves, nor do we say we are orphans, for destiny orphaned our Prophet before us.
We do not humble ourselves, and our school is standing tall, and compassionate eyes watch over us.
Being an orphan does not harm great men, before us, many men were orphans too.
And if the nation’s caller summons us on a day of strife, and it is asked who will repel the aggressors.
Whoever seeks us will find us at the forefront, with the vanguard of our army, among the first.
He who plants goodness reaps pride and dignity, and he who gives with his left, receives with his right.
And if after this we do not fulfill our pledge, we cannot blame those who say we failed.
And if we act, no blame shall fall upon us, with our blood, we sacrifice for our homeland and our home.
The hearts of relatives and uncles are gladdened, along with the mentor, the nation, and the benefactors.
And thanks are mandatory upon us in conclusion, for the one who cares for the fatherless orphans.
