Kifak Inta by Fairuz is one of the most beloved modern Arabic songs, written and composed by Ziad Rahbani. Released in the late 1980s, the song carries a nostalgic and bittersweet tone, telling the story of unexpectedly meeting a former lover after many years.
The phrase “Kifak Inta” translates to “How Are You?” — a simple greeting that unfolds into a deeply emotional conversation filled with memory, regret, and quiet longing. Musically, the track blends Fairuz’s timeless vocal style with Ziad Rahbani’s jazz-influenced, contemporary Lebanese arrangements, making it one of the defining collaborations in Arabic music history.
