In a message filled with a blend of sorrow and longing, Lamia Ratib, daughter of the late actor Ahmed Ratib, shared a touching tribute on Facebook on the occasion of her father’s birthday, reaffirming that love does not end with the loss of a person—it remains alive in memory and emotions.

📌 A message that reveals the depth of their bond
Lamia wrote:
“Tomorrow is my father’s birthday, the man who taught me the value of details and immersing in the simple pleasures that come from within.”

She continued to describe her father as an intellectual who instilled in her a love of reading and classical Arabic, emphasizing that his influence was the most significant in shaping her personality, emotions, and understanding of the world.

🌟 “I learned from him that honesty is everything”

Lamia added:
“Anything that is not sincere has no value, and giving makes the giver happy before it makes others happy, and a sound nature is what will guide us toward the path of paradise.”

These words show that Ahmed Ratib was not just an artist in his daughter’s life but a life mentor who planted timeless principles.

💔 “The most important lessons were learned silently”

She said the most important lessons she learned from her father were through his behavior and outlook on life, not through words.
She added: “I absorbed his actions and his vision of the world and took many things from him… the worst of which is overthinking.”

🌹 Final message: “You’re my first love”

Lamia concluded her message with:
“Happy birthday, my first love, the hero of my story, my eternal inspiration and friend. I miss you so much, Dad. I hope you are happy in paradise.”

⚠️ A candid revelation about her health struggle

Her message did not stop at the anniversary; she also revealed her health struggle after her father’s death, stating she suffers from fibromyalgia syndrome and that emotional distress has severely affected her health.

📌 Details about the condition and its impact
She explained that she experiences constant pain in various parts of her body, muscle stiffness, and nerve inflammation, and that she tries to cope for the sake of her children and her life, despite the persistent sadness.

💬 A message to her late father

Lamia addressed her father, saying she misses him deeply and that life without him is very difficult. She longs for him to be by her side through her joys and sorrows.

👪 Family support in hardship

She mentioned that her husband, sisters, and mother support her during her health crisis, giving her strength to continue despite the pain.