Ahmad Muhammad Salih


Ahmad Muhammad Salih
Native name
أحمد محمد صالح
Born1898
Omdurman, Mahdist State
Died1973 (aged 74–75)
Omdurman, Sudan
LanguageArabic and English
EducationGordon Memorial College (1914)
Notable worksNational anthem of Sudan
Member of the Sovereignty Council
In office
26 December 1955 – 17 November 1958
Prime MinisterIsmail al-Azhari (1 January 1956–5 July 1956)
Abdallah Khalil (5 July 1956–17 November 1958)

Ahmad Muhammad Salih (Arabic: أحمد محمد صالح // ; 1898–1973, Omdurman) was a prominent Sudanese poet and politician. A member of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council, he is best known for being the author of the Sudanese national anthem.

  1. ^ Sudan Trade Directory. Diplomatic Press and Publishing Company. 1958.