Laila Abdel Latif predicted Ziad Rahbani "death" and Fairuz's collapse!

Al Bawaba

26-07-2025

ALBAWABA - Shock and grief spread across the Arab world after reports claimed Ziad Rahbani has died suddenly.
People on the internet shared a video clip of famous Lebanese scientist Laila Abdel Latif talking about the "death" of the great Lebanese artist Ziad Rahbani. This caused a lot of debate on social media. The video clip went viral and brought up questions about Ziad Rahbani's death again. It also caused a wave of worry and sadness among his fans and followers in Lebanon and around the Arab world.
People in the Lebanese and Arab art worlds were shocked and saddened when they heard that Fairuz's son, the creative singer and playwright Ziad Rahbani, had died. Fans of her work had always thought of her as inspirational. Arab and Lebanese media reported the sad news, which confirmed that Fairuz had a serious mental breakdown when she heard it. This was especially true since Ziad was her closest artistic support and partner during her most important musical moments, and Arabs still remember his works.
Laila Abdel Latif, who is known as the "Lady of Predictions," is a controversial figure in the Arab world. This is mostly because of how she can get people's attention with her bold statements that mix art and politics. Some people say that some of the things she has predicted have come true, like bombs, resignations, and natural disasters. Others think that she lies about some of her predictions to get attention from the media.
Ziad Rahbani was born on January 1, 1956, into an artistic family. His mother, Fairuz, married artist Assi Rahbani, and they had a child together. Ziad grew up in a society that was rich in art and music. This early exposure helped shape his talent and creative vision. He is now known as one of the most important people who has changed Arab music and modern political theater.
Lebanese composer Ziad Rahbani (Photo by LOUAI BESHARA / AFP)
Ziad is famous for combining genuine oriental maqams with jazz music and modern Western elements in a way that no one else does. This makes his music stand out from other artists of his time. The uniqueness of this man was also shown in his theater works, which weren't just comedies or simple social criticism but went deep into tough political and social problems. He used satire as a way to express himself and make people think about the pain of the Lebanese and the problems in their society in these works.
It is said that Ziad wrote and created masterpieces for his mother, Fairuz, that will never be forgotten. Songs like "Kifak Inta," "Ala Hadeer El Bosta," and "Salamli Aleih" are still sung all over the Arab world. He made more than just music; he also wrote and directed plays that became part of Lebanese culture and history. These plays were brave and honest about political and social issues.
His sudden death was a loss to Arabic music and modern theater that can't be fixed. His sadness didn't just affect Fairuz and his family; it also affected all of his friends and people who read all of his works. They saw him as a symbol of new art and courage.
As soon as it was announced that Ziad Rahbani had died, there were a lot more searches for updates on Fairuz's health and mental state. Her friends all over the Arab world were very worried and interested. Fairuz is more than just a great singer; she is a musical star who holds a special place in the hearts of people who love real art. The death of her son Ziad is a turning point that makes us think about their family and artistic relationship as well as the art and music they created together. They added so much beauty and depth to Arab music and theater, and their fans are still devastated by this terrible loss.