CIS

1ST ISSUE | DEC 2023

MAGAZINE
Game Development, Short Stories, Trivia Questions, Hilarious Tech
Memes, Movie Recommendations, Football News, AND MUCH
MORE!!!

I AM BORED!
What Can I do?

Speak Any Language?!

With the help of AI!!
 Table of Contents
1 Welcome To EUI and CIS!!
2 How to become a game dev?
3 I AM BORED! What Can I do?
4 EUI and the ICPC
5 Inspiring Quotes
6 Tech Memes
7 Red vs. Blue: The Digital Wild West
8 Speak Any Language with AI?!
9 I Bet You Don’t Know This!
10 Football News
11 CIS Students’ Success Stories
12 ‫معلومات دينية‬
13 ‫ألغاز وفوازير‬
14 ‫ قصة قصيرة‬،‫ال تذرني فردا‬
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Editor-in-Chief Supervisors:
Sajed Samer Prof. Hoda Mokhtar

Managing Editor
Sajed Samer

Content Director
Sajed Samer

Cover Design
Sajed Samer

Magazine Designers
Sajed Samer,
Omar Elabasery,
Prof. Hoda Mokhtar

Contributing Writers
Ahmed Moataz,
Mahmoud Barbary,
Mohamed Ashraf
Omar Elabasery,
Omar Mahmood,
Prof. Hoda Mokhtar,
Sajed Samer

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 Welcome To EUI
and CIS!
By: Mahmoud Barbary
Design: Sajed Samer

To Our Freshmen! Dorm Experience

Transitioning to university is a Living in the dorms turned out
challenging experience filled with to be a pleasant surprise for
significant changes. It often involves me. It provided an opportunity
being separated from long-time to forge new friendships that I
friends, adapting to a new educational wouldn't have otherwise
style, and possibly living in dorms made. It also taught me self-
away from family. These changes can reliance and independence. I
lead to anxiety and confusion among believe that those who don't
newcomers. However, it's important to experience dorm life or live
remember that many others have gone away from their parents while
through the same experience and want in university are missing out
to assure you that there's nothing to
on a chance to gain deeper
worry about.
self-insight and become more
Personally, when I arrived at this
well-rounded individuals.
university, located 350 kilometers
Additionally, if you have
away from my home, I found myself in
dormmates, it's highly likely
a completely new city and a different
that you'll become friends
atmosphere in the dorms. I had to
within a week, if not sooner!
share my living space with total
strangers who were also not from
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Cairo!
 Assignments? Quizzes?
Exams, Presentations AND Infinite Possibilities!!
PROJECTS?
We’ve reached the most overwhelming Do not shy away from an idea
concern for new students; new that you think would add

concepts, and things we have to do, tend value to our community and
your colleagues. Whether it
to stress us out at first, but I assure you;
would be a new club that you
it is much simpler than you think.
think will provide a new
The truth is, effective time management
innovative spin or a project
can empower you to conquer those that requires the collaboration
nasty deadlines and potentially grant of multiple faculties, or even a
you even more freedom than you had full-fledged event!
during your school days!

Clubs!
Something that you’d like to get started
to get involved in quickly is clubs. These
student-formed mini-institutions cover
a wide range of interests, from books to
programming competitions to
international events. Take a moment to
explore the clubs’ section in our
magazine, where you'll find valuable
information about existing clubs that
may pique your interest!
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 How to become a
Game Dev?
By: Omar Mahmoud
Design: Sajed Samer

Learning Path
Game development has surged in popularity, Basic Programming: Learn
attracting aspiring developers, but to succeed, a Python or C++ fundamentals.
blend of technical and creative skills is Game Development Tools:
essential: Explore Unity or Unreal
1. Programming Languages: Proficiency in Engine through online

C++, C#, Java, or Python for game tutorials.

Courses: Enroll in game
mechanics.
development courses or
2. Game Engines: Familiarity with Unity or
pursue a related degree.
Unreal Engine is crucial.
Personal Projects: Build a
3. Art Skills: Understand 2D/3D art using tools
portfolio with personal game
like Photoshop and Blender.
projects.
4. Game Design: Know concepts, mechanics, Game Jams: Participate in
and UX principles for engaging gameplay. hackathons for practical
5. Problem-Solving: Think critically to experience and networking.
overcome development challenges. Continuous Learning: Stay
6. Collaboration: Strong teamwork and updated with industry trends
communication skills are vital. and technologies. 5
 Time Frame Conclusion
Varies based on dedication and prior Becoming a game developer
knowledge. Basic skills may take months, while demands technical expertise,
becoming a seasoned professional might creative talent, and passion.
require a few years. Acquire skills, pursue
education, and build a
Career Opportunities
portfolio for exciting career
Game Development Studios: Work on games
opportunities in this dynamic
for established or indie studios. industry. Continuous learning
Mobile Game Development: Create games for is the key to success!
smartphones and tablets.
PC and Console Game Development:
Contribute to games for desktops and consoles.
VR and AR: Develop immersive experiences in
virtual and augmented reality.
Serious Games and Simulations: Design games
for educational and training purposes.
Game Testing: Ensure game functionality and
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 I AM BORED!
What Can I do?
By: Sajed Samer
If you have free slots
in your schedule and you
want to try something
different, then explore
the university's diverse
activities and try
something new instead of
sitting idle!

Sports! Reading!

If you like moving your body, then If you like reading, then an
there are various sports that you epic tale awaits you in the
can enjoy on campus. Borrow a library under the title of
football, volleyball, basketball, or “‫الغامض‬ ‫;”الكهف‬ a very
handball from the Student Life interesting novel, telling the
Office and join in the fun with story of a retired boxer who
friends and colleagues. You will gains a bizarre but powerful
probably find people already superpower that he uses to
playing volleyball and football fight against the gang in
since they are popular among our control of his city in order
students. If you prefer a less to avenge his captain and
strenuous option, you can play free his city from the grasp
Ping-Pong in the cafeteria! of evil!
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 Clubs!
Starting this year there are 4
official clubs in various fields, with
new clubs appearing every few
days, and who knows you might find
one that suits your interests and
catches your attention, so let’s
discover these clubs!

CPC club GameDev Club

A club that revolves around EUI’s GameDev Club provides a
platform for students to explore
competitive programming, that helps
game development, covering
you hone your coding and problem- various aspects of the industry,
solving skills, besides other crucial from programming to art to sound
engineering. Members have the
skills. If you are curious, the next opportunity to create indie games
article talks about the club, its and work towards the
development of AAA games,
history, and what you will gain from making it an engaging space for
joining! aspiring game developers!

CyberSecurity Club WeDev Club

The Cybersecurity Club at EUI is a If you are interested in
leading force in digital security. Under development, be it websites,
Android or iOS, WeDev is the
the guidance of the Faculty of
place to be! Gain invaluable
Computing and Information Sciences,
knowledge and career-boosting
the club offers workshops, training, and skills in our inclusive club open
guest lectures to explore various to all faculties. With experienced
cybersecurity domains. With a focus on members in full stack
industry connections and community development, security, and UI/UX
design, you'll find your rightful
outreach, they strive to build a secure
place among us. Join WeDev and
digital future and restore trust in virtual thrive in the world of
interactions! development! 8
 EUI And the ICPC
By: Sajed Samer

Introduction History
AI and programming have revolutionized The ICPC began in 1970 at Texas
various aspects of our lives, from writing A&M University as a local
articles to playing video games and using competition, and it quickly
mobile phones. However, while AI offers gained popularity in the United
convenience, it's important not to overlook the States and Canada. Over time, it
evolved into a multi-tier
value of problem-solving skills. Companies
competition, culminating in the
prioritize individuals with strong problem-
annual global championship
solving abilities, as they bring fresh ideas and
round known as the ICPC World
contribute to the company's development. An
Finals. The contest promotes
example from history is Winston Churchill's call
ambition, problem-solving
for "corkscrew thinkers" during World War II, aptitude, creativity, teamwork,
emphasizing the importance of creative and innovation in building
problem-solving skills. Recognizing the software programs. It challenges
significance of programming and problem- teams to solve a series of
solving, an international competition called the problems in a limited time,
International Collegiate Programming Contest testing their skills under
(ICPC) was established. pressure.
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 EUI and ICPC Coming Soon!
EUI, committed to preparing outstanding In our next issue, we bring
students for the job market, recognizes the you an exclusive interview
significance of ICPC participation. The Faculty with Vector Victors, the
of Computing and Information Sciences (CIS) at exceptional team that
EUI has partnered with Coach Academy, led by conquered this year's ECPC.
renowned Coach Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, to Stay tuned for their
train and guide students in competitive inspiring story of triumph
programming and problem-solving. EUI's and teamwork. Don't miss
participation in ICPC helps students enhance out!
their skills, gain exposure to the labor market,
and enrich their programming knowledge.
Under the supervision of EUI's head coach,
Coach Mohamed Salah, EUI has successfully
participated in the ECPC and aims to qualify for
the ACPC and potentially the ICPC, paving the
way for remarkable achievements in the
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Inspiring Quotes
By: Sajed Samer

It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one

George Washington

The difference between a successful person

and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack
of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.
Vince Lombardi

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Tech Memes
By: Sajed Samer

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 Red vs. Blue
The Digital Wild West
By: Mohamed Ashraf
Design: Sajed Samer

Introduction
Cybersecurity is all about keeping your They want your data, your
tech stuff safe from bad guys trying to secrets, whatever they can get
mess it up. It's like having bodyguards their hands on. So, keep your
for your computers, phones, and data. guard up!
Also known as tech security or info As the cyber threat landscape
security, it's essential whether you're continues to evolve, investment
doing business or just using your phone in digital defenses is increasing.
to keep things in check. The cyber Gartner reports that spending on
threat landscape is moving quickly, cybersecurity solutions is
really quickly. A report revealed a expected to reach $188.3 billion
staggering 7.9 billion records were by 2023, and it doesn't stop there
exposed in just nine months of 2019! —they predict it will soar to over
That's a whopping 112% increase $260 billion globally by 2026.
compared to the same period in 2018. Governments are also taking
Medical facilities, retail shops, and action. They're issuing guidelines
even government agencies are feeling and recommendations to ensure
the heat the most. They're getting hit organizations beef up their
hard. The culprits? Shady characters, cybersecurity measures. It's a
who are after valuable stuff like cash global cyber showdown, and
and health records. everyone's gearing up for battle! 13
 Red vs. Blue: The Cyber Street Brawl
Red Team: The Outlaws Blue Team: The Cyber Guardians
Think of this as the hackers' domain. The The Blue Team is like the cybercops.
Red Team focuses on offense—testing Their job is to defend, investigate,
systems, finding weaknesses, and
and ensure no Red Team breaches
exploiting them, just like in the movies.
occur. Here are the steps for
It's the ultimate legal cyber heist. Picture it
as a digital version of Ocean's Eleven.
becoming a cyberhero:
If you want to start on that path, here are
the steps you will need to follow: Guardian Basics:
Get Your Cyber Swagger On: - Build a strong foundation in
- Dive into foundational cybersecurity networking, operating systems, and
knowledge.
cybersecurity principles. Start with
-- Master Python—the preferred coding
the SANS SEC301—think of it as your
language for hackers.
cyber police academy.
Certified Bandit Status:
- Start with eLearnSecurity's eJPT. The Cyber Enforcer:
- Then, level up with the SANS SEC560 - Advance with the eLearnSecurity
course. eNDP.
Advanced Outlaw: - Take the SANS SEC511 for more
- Aim for eLearnSecurity's eCPPT.
sophisticated blue team tactics.
- Progress to the SANS SEC660.
Master of Defense:
The Ultimate Digital Heist:
- Earn the eLearnSecurity eCND
- Complete your journey with
eLearnSecurity's eCPTX. certification.
- Consider the OSEP from Offensive - Conquer the SANS SEC504 to learn
Security. cutting-edge defense strategies.
Whether you’re a part of the Red Team or the Blue Team, the cyber streets are yours
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for the taking. So, gear up, cyber warriors, and keep your code sharp!
Speak Any
Language?!
With the help of AI !!

By: Sajed Samer

is advancing at an exponential rate, To experience the power of

with new tools being introduced every now this groundbreaking AI tool
and then, and “older” tools being updated firsthand, make sure to
to showcase the latest discoveries in the visit the following link
realm of Artificial Intelligence. Not so long
ago, a new AI tool was introduced by
HeyGen Labs, that is able to translate a
For more detailed
video from an input language to a dozen of
other languages, with impeccable lip- information, we invite you
syncing! All you have to do is record a video to watch the informative 3-
between 30 seconds and 5 minutes, upload minute video available on
it to the website, select your desired the esteemed ‫الجهبوز الفذ‬
language, and then witness the magic YouTube channel!
unfold! While Arabic is not currently
supported as an input language, their team
is tirelessly working to expand the tool's
capabilities to include a wider range of
languages.
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 I Bet You Don’t Know This!
By: Sajed Samer

Clownfish can change Immortal jellyfish

their gender?! can rejuvenate back
to their youthful
Butterflies taste with stage after reaching
their feet!! maturity!!

Snakes have internal The platypus is one

ears but no external of the few venomous
ears?! mammals?!
The vampire squid has Gorillas have unique
the ability to turn nose prints, just like
itself "inside out"!! humans have unique
fingerprints!!!

The axolotl, a unique Orangutans share

salamander, has the around 97% of their
ability to regenerate its DNA with humans?!!
limbs, spinal cord, heart,
and other organs?!

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 Football News
By: Omar ELAbassery
*It will be on Premier League only for this issue*

Premier League competition gets on fire

as we exit the international break!!

Having very narrow points difference between the top 5 teams

returned the high-level competency of the PL, but who will compete
to the last minute and who will leave the competition early?

Manchester United is having one its worst starts of the PL ever but
surprisingly the team is in 6th position, also is it time now to say
goodbye to Ten Hag?

If you missed the Chelsea vs Man City, then I’m sorry for you cause
this match was literally the best match this season across all
leagues, I highly recommend watching the game replay.

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 CIS Students’ Success Stories
Design: Prof. Hoda Mokhtar

By: Mohammed Ashraf -

By: Dana Sherin - 2nd Year CIS Student
2nd Year CIS Student Founder of CIS Cybersecurity
Club
This year with ALX Africa I began my cybersecurity
marked a pivotal point in my journey in mid-2020, self-learning
professional journey, as I mastered through SANS and YouTube. I
the eight essential meta-skills in completed SANS 401 by year-end. In
technology sectors, as defined by early 2021, I mentored at
McKinsey & Co. Our project team's "NakerahNetwork" and later joined the
exceptional performance placed us in CyberTalents & TrendMicro scholarship
program, ranking 4th in their final CTF.
the top ten across eight countries,
Afterward, I participated in the Egypt
leading to our selection for the ALX
National Cybersecurity CTF 2021,
Founders Academy to enhance our
securing 6th place. I joined
entrepreneurial abilities. Being the
Cyb3rTh1eveZ as a CTF player and, in
product manager of the team has
Feb 2022, started an internship at Nile
taught me plenty and helped me build ICT.
connections with great like-minded Qualified to BLACK HAT MEA CTF
people with diverse life experiences. then ranked 32 in 09/2022
In addition, the wide range of Winner of IEEE CTF Powered by
opportunities I have encountered and EG-CERT in 19/09/2023
the people that I have gotten to Entered Arab Security Cyber
meet throughout this learning Wargames, then ranked 6th in 09/2023
experience have truly made it I’m glad to share that the Faculty of
remarkable. Computing and Information Sciences -
By the end of this year, I will EUI has helped me to start an internship
confidently embrace the title of Data at CYBERTEQ - Egypt. I’ll be
Analyst, and I am excitedly looking participating in their ongoing projects,
forward to completing my Data and will be interacting with real
Scientist internship roadmap in the customers which will help ensure that
my work meets market needs.
coming year.

Who’s next? Send your story to this email

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 ‫معلومات دينية‬
‫بقلم‪ :‬عمر األباصيرى‬
‫تصميم‪ :‬ساجد سامر‬

‫السالم عليكم ورحمة هللا وبركاته‪،‬‬

‫في البداية نفتتح حديثنا بالصالة عىل أشرف الخلق وخير األنام وخاتم األنبياء والمرسلين‪ ،‬اللهم‬
‫صلي وسلم وبارك عىل سيدنا محمد ﷺ‪.‬‬
‫هذا القسم بإذن هللا تعاىل سيحتوي عىل بعض النصائح والمعلومات الدينية الخفيفة التي لربما ال‬
‫يعلمها أو يغفل عنها البعض منا‪ ،‬وإن أكرمني هللا تعاىل سأحاول الحفاظ عىل ثبات كتابة هذا‬
‫القسم في كل األعداد القادمة إن شاء هللا‪.‬‬
‫في أول عدد من المجلة ال أريد أن أطيل عليكم وسأكتفي بمعلومة دينية بسيطة وفي العدد القادم‬
‫إن شاء هللا ﷻ سأتحدث عن موضوع مهم خاص بنا كشباب وهو انشغالنا عن فروضنا الدينية‪.‬‬
‫معلومتنا لهذا العدد هي أن عبدهللا ابن عمر ابن الخطاب رضي هللا عنهما قال أنه سمع رسول هللا‬
‫صىل هللا عليه وسلم يقول " ِإ َّن ا ْل َع ْب َد ِإ َذ ا َق ا َم ِإ ىَل ال َّص الِة ‪ُ ،‬أِت َي ِب ُذ ُنو ِب ِه ُك ِّلَه ا‪َ ،‬ف ُو ِض َع ْت َع ىَل َع اِت َق ْي ِه ‪،‬‬
‫َف ُك َّل َم ا َر َك َع َأْو َس َج َد َت َس ا َق َط ْت َع ْن ُه " ‪ ،‬وشرح الحديث أن المسلم إذا صىل وضعت سيئاته عىل‬
‫عاتقيه (ما بين الرقبة والكتف)‪ ،‬فعندما يركع أو يسجد تقع هذه السيئات من عليه فيصبح غير‬
‫محاسب عليها‪.‬‬
‫وفي هذا الحديث دليل عىل عظم قدر الصالة وتأكيد عىل أهميتها وأنها تذهب السيئات وتزيد‬
‫الحسنات وبركة لإلنسان في الحياة وعصمة له من النار بعد الممات‪.‬‬
‫وهذا حديثنا لهذا العدد وأتمنى من هللا تعاىل أن تكونوا قد استفدتم خير استفادة‪.‬‬
‫حابب إني أخد رأيكم في كام حاجه لتطوير القسم دا فأتمنى تفتحوا ال ‪ form‬اللي سايب ال ‪link‬‬
‫بتاعها تحت وتملوها عشان أستفيد برأيكم في األعداد الجاية‪،‬‬
‫وشكرا والسالم عليكم ورحمة هللا وبركاته‪.‬‬
‫‪!Link to the form‬‬
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 ‫ألغاز وفوازير‬
‫تحضير‪ :‬ساجد سامر‬

‫ما هو الشىء الذى كلما‬ ‫ما هو الشىء الذى كلما‬

‫أخذت منه كبر‪ ،‬وكلما‬ ‫طال قصر؟‬
‫وضعت فيه صُغ ر؟‬

‫ما هو الشىء الذى إذا‬ ‫ما هو العضو الذى يغلق‬

‫أكلته كله تستفيد‪ ،‬وإذا‬ ‫عندما يعطس اإلنسان؟‬
‫أكلت نصفه تموت؟‬

‫ابن أمك وابن أبيك‪،‬‬ ‫ما هو الحيوان الذى اعتقد‬

‫وليس بأختك وال أخيك‬ ‫الناس قديما أنه نبات؟‬
‫‪ ...‬فمن يكون؟‬

‫ما هو الشىء الذى يحمل‬ ‫ما الشىء الذى نبتلعه‬

‫أكثر من ألف طن وال‬ ‫ويبتلعنا؟‬
‫يستطيع أن يحمل‬
‫مسمارا؟‬
‫شىء موجود فى السماء‪،‬‬ ‫ما هو الشىء الذى تراه‬
‫إذا أضفت إليه حرفا‬ ‫وال يراك؟‬
‫أصبح فى األرض‪ ،‬فما‬
‫يكون؟‬
‫الحلول فى العدد القادم!‬ ‫‪20‬‬
 ‫ال تذرنى فردا‬
‫بقلم‪ :‬ساجد سامر‬
‫الحب‪ .‬السر الذى فشل الجميع فى فك طالسمه‪ ،‬وسبر أغواره‪ ،‬وفهم ألغازه‪ ،‬وكشف غموضه‪ .‬الشعور الذى‬
‫أفنى البعض عمره فى محاولة تبين كنهه‪ ،‬وألف الشعراء قصائد ومعلقات يحكون لنا فيها عن تجاربهم مع‬
‫هذا اإلحساس العجيب‪ ،‬و ُق طعت األشجار ليستطيع الكتاب مشاركة آرائهم المتباينة ويحبسون األنفاس فى‬
‫صدورنا ونحن نقرأ رواية رومانسية عىل ضوء البدر‪ .‬تلك الحالة التى تستحوذ عىل عقل المراهق‪ ،‬فيسهر‬
‫اللياىل طلبا لعال (أو أيا كان اسم حبيبته) يتحدث مع توأم روحه‪ ،‬ويشغل تروس عقله لتنتج أشعارا تتغزل فى‬
‫نصفه اآلخر‪ ،‬ويتسلل إلحدى الحدائق العامة حتى يقتطف وردة يبهر بها من ال يستطيع العيش دونها‪ .‬لم‬
‫يكن نادر يؤمن بالحب‪ ،‬وقد كان الحب فى نظره محض ترهات تكتظ بها األفالم والروايات‪ ،‬ويتظاهر‬
‫المراهقون بوضع أنفسهم فى هذه الحالة وهم يجلسون فى حالة منتشية يرسلون القلوب إىل بعضهم‬
‫البعض‪ .‬كان نادر يؤمن بالحب األسرى وحب الصداقة ولكن الحب الرومانسى؟ يمكنك أن تجده فى أى رواية‬
‫رومانسية ردئية كتبها شاب هجرته حبيبته بعد أسبوع من ارتباطهما‪ .‬كان سبب إيمان نادر بإعتقاده هذا‬
‫يعود إىل سببين؛ األول؛ أن عقله ال يستطيع أن يستوعب فكرة أن ينبض قلبه فى حماس عندما يرى فتاة‬
‫ما‪ ،‬ليقع فى غرامها‪ ،‬ليبدأ قصة حب؛ حتى ولو كانت من طرف واحد‪ ،‬والثانى؛ أنه ال يعتقد أن هناك واحدة‬
‫قد تقع فى غرام شخص مثله‪ ،‬وقد كان عادى المظهر‪ ،‬ليس وسيما وليس قبيحا‪ ،‬مجرد شخص طبيعى‬
‫تنسى وجهه بعد نصف ثانية من ابتعاد عينيك عنه‪ ،‬كما لم يكن رياضى القوام‪ ،‬بل كان متوسط الطول‬
‫والبنية الجسدية‪ ،‬كما كان أيضا متوسط دخل‪ ،‬ليس بثر ّى فاحش قد تقع واحدة فى غرام أمواله‪ ،‬هذا غير أنه‬
‫يعلم‪ ،‬وأغلب من عاشره لفترة طويلة يعلم أن نادر يكون مستفزا بطريقة ال تطاق فى أغلب الوقت‪ ،‬باإلضافة‬
‫إىل أنه قليل اإلختالط بالجنس اآلخر‪ ،‬ودعنا ال ننسى سخريته االذعة التى لم يسلم أحد منها؛ حتى نفسه التى‬
‫تستقبل سخريته المريرة ليل نهار‪ ...‬فلم قد تقع أى امرأة عاقلة فى حب شخص بمثل هذه الصفات؟ كانت‬
‫هذه وجهة نظر نادر‪ ،‬ورؤيته للحياة‪ ،‬حتى أقحمت فجر نفسها فى عالمه مغيرة منظوره بمئة وثمانين درجة‪،‬‬
‫جاعلة إياه يدحض إيمانه المزعوم ويفتح قلبه لما كان ينكر وجوده‪.‬‬
‫‪...‬يتبع فى العدد القادم‬ ‫‪21‬‬
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