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ELITE
Vol.1

Issue 59

September
2023

Four Girls

Prof. Hanan Ahmed Aly, FEPS Acting Dean
Translated by: Mariam Ismail

She filled his heart, controlled his emotions, She was followed by a second child, whom they
and occupied his thoughts. named Shorouk... because she shone their lives
As soon as the results of the final year of the with goodness.
Faculty of Engineering were announced, and With his wife’s support, advice, effort, and
they succeeded together, he flew to her house to some of the money she inherited from her
ask for her hand. parents, he was able to establish a private
Despite his modest financial means, his low company in his name.
social standing, and the lack of clarity of vision As time passed, his success increased, his fame
regarding his professional future, in the face of spread, and his money increased. Their
her insistence on him, her attachment to him, conditions improved, and they moved to live in
and her love for him, her father found no way a larger house, more luxurious furniture, and
but approval. more luxuries.
They were the happiest newlyweds, the most They had a third child, and her father named
beautiful lovers, and the youngest couple. her Duha. When his wife asked him about the
Their life was called happiness, its law was reason for the name, he said: God Almighty
understanding, and its description was swore by Duha, which is the time before noon,
harmony. the time when the sun prepares to rise to the
Her father employed them both in a small top of the sky.
company. They suffered from hardship at the He looked at her, patted her on the shoulder,
beginning of their lives. But with her wisdom, kissed her forehead, and said: And this is our
good behaviour, and careful management, she life now... God has bestowed upon us many
was able to face the demands of living. blessings... abundant money... strong health...
With her good manners, the sweetness of her and three beautiful flowers...
tongue, and the clarity of her mind, she was She smiled and said: I ask God to increase your
able to control his mind, so he would consult wealth, grant you health, bless our flowers,
her about his affairs, trust her with his secrets, grow beautiful plants in them, and bless them
and involve her in his dreams. with good, caring, compassionate husbands
After a short period, God blessed them with a like you.
beautiful baby girl. They named her Fajr. She In the face of the increasing burdens on her,
was the source of hope in their souls and the she had no choice but to quit her job, devote
13 source of happiness in their lives. herself to her daughters, and take care of her
home.