On the anniversary of his death.. The story of the poet Ahmed Rami Al-Muteem with Umm Kulthum

Today, June 5, marks the anniversary of the death of the poet and writer Ahmed Rami, whose name was always associated with the name of the late singer Umm Kulthum, and who presented poignant words that became unforgettable songs.

The life of Ahmed Rami He is an Egyptian poet and writer, born in 1892. He studied at the Teachers’ School in Egypt and then continued his studies at the Sorbonne University in Paris, where he studied the Persian language, which is what helped him translate the “Quartets of Khayyam” sung by Umm Kulthum and which remains immortal to this day.

Ahmed Ramy worked in the Library of the League of Nations in Geneva, and also worked as a consultant for Egyptian Radio.

His artistic career “Rami” wrote several works for theater and television, and won many awards and honors in recognition of his talent and distinguished works, including the “State Award for Literature and the Medal of Intellectual Excellence from King Hassan II of Morocco.” He also won the “State Medal of Merit in Literature in 1967.” And the prestigious Lebanese Order of Merit, and he was also awarded a commemorative shield by the Society of Composers in Paris.

Ahmed Rami, Umm Kulthum, and the story of inspiration Ahmed Rami’s love story for Umm Kulthum was one of the most prominent and greatest love stories at the time, and despite the lack of feelings from her, “Rami” could not ignore his feelings or move away from them, and his love story for her was one of the most loyal love stories, and some news even mentioned He was not paid for the songs he presented to her.

It is noteworthy that the first meeting between Umm Kulthum and Ahmed Rami was in 1924, and she sang at that time, “Al-Saab is Exposed by His Eyes,” and perhaps her love ran deep in his heart from that moment.

When Umm Kulthum was asked about Ahmed Rami in an interview, she replied: “He is my poet... He burns to illuminate my path.” Rami also expressed his strong attachment to Umm Kulthum during a press interview he conducted after her death, in which he said: “I loved Umm Kulthum until I was canonized... and I did not I regret not marrying her.. and now I suffer from depression since she disappeared from this world.. and I have nothing left but tears. I cried a lot in my childhood and youth.. and now I cry even more after her departure.”

Among the most prominent songs written and sung by Umm Kulthum: On the country of the beloved, I renewed your love for him, Rejoice, my heart, O night of Eid, O my oppressor, You confused my heart with you, and many others.

Ahmed Rami died on June 5, 1981, six years after the death of Umm Kulthum .