Omar Al Farra

Future Interview

• 'Arar
• Alwatan (Homeland)
• Abu Salem
• Ts'aat Ashhur (Nine Months)
• Thanaa Muhaidli
• Al Bndqiya (Shotgun)
• Al Talaq (Divorce)
• Risaleh (Letter)
• Kawthar

• Kawthar
• 'Ammi (My Uncle)
• Obada
• Al Yasmina (Jasmine)
• Al Thaair (Revenge)
• Al Ghurba (Estrangement)
• Al Hail (Cardamom)
• Khutar (Unexpected Visitors)

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A recording of a television interview conducted by presenter Zahi Wehbe with the poet Omar Al Farra on the program Khalik Bil Beit from the Future TV studio in Lebanon, during which he recites some of his famous poems. Omar Al Farra (1949-2015) was a Syrian poet born in Palmyra, and he studied both there and in Homs. He began writing popular poetry at the age of thirteen, with his themes ranging from love to politics. He became renowned for his powerful and distinctive recitation style. Al Farra worked as a teacher in Homs for 17 years before devoting himself entirely to his literary and poetic work. He became widely known for his poem Hamda, which became a symbol of his career. His other notable works include The Story of Hamda, The Land is Ours, Hadith Al-Heil, Every Night (in colloquial Arabic), and The Stranger and Men of God (in classical Arabic). He died at his home in Damascus at the age of 66.