Nizar Qabbani
She was known as “al-Saghira, the small” or “al-Saghira, the young”. She gained many fans after releasing the song, "Irja Ilyya" (Return to Me), based on a poem by Nizar Qabbani whose sister had committed suicide rather than enter into an arranged marriage. The song's feminist lyrics struck a chord with fans. During the 1970s, Najat added original lines to the song during 1970s’ performances, demonstrating her capacity for "inspired interpretation".