He was born and raised in Yarmouk, the city built by Palestinian refugees in 1957 south of Damascus. It subsequently experienced tribal wars under the Palestinian Liberation Organization before being engulfed in the rebels' war against the Syrian regime and the occupation of a part of the city by Daesh. His father was a blind luthier. The relationship described in his book “The Pianist in Yarmouk” is stunningly beautiful. It is based on unconditional love. Indulged, Ayham learns to play the piano, and he sighs, sighs, like any happy child, and then it ends with him returning to play.