Creative Writer
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The Creative Writer

Hi! This is me Islam, the -occasional- creative writer. I do creative writing from time to time, mostly in Arabic, exploring themes of philosophy, cultural commentary, and a bit of history, all from a subjective and reflective perspective. Below is a partial showcase of my creative writing portfolio.

Published Books

زيارة متأخرة لجنينة الحيوانات

زيارة متأخرة لجنينة الحيوانات

Late Visit to the Zoo

A philosophical exploration of the Giza Zoo, weaving together history, anthropology, and personal reflection. The book examines the relationship between humans and animals through the lens of civilization.

Published

December 2023 • 159 pages

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وردة حمراء في يد الموت

وردة حمراء في يد الموت

Red Rose in Death Hands

Two plays exploring themes of love and nothingness. "الأرنب" (The Rabbit) follows a scientist haunted by his childhood, while "أنا قابيل" (I Am Cain) offers an alternative interpretation of the Cain and Abel story.

Published

2022 • 133 pages

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Reception & Reviews

3.45

"Late Visit to the Zoo" Rating

42 ratings • 15 reviews

Critical Acclaim

"كتاب غاية في اللطف الحقيقة... لغته نخبويّة وذكيّة وحسستني إن كاتبه لمّاح وباحث جيد، ومكتوب بطريقة جميلة ومُلفِتة."
— Mena Mobarak, Goodreads Review

Recognized for sophisticated language, keen observational skills, and engaging writing style that appeals to intellectual readers seeking thoughtful literary content.

YouTube Show: في الحضارة (On Civilization)

Research and scriptwriting for an Arabic YouTube series exploring various aspects of civilization, culture, and societal development.

Episode 1
Episode 1 في الحضارة - Episode 1

Introduction to civilization concepts, exploring the fundamental ideas that define human civilization and its development throughout history.

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Episode 2
Episode 2 في الحضارة - Episode 2

Cultural development and society, examining how cultures evolve and shape the societies we live in today.

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Episode 3
Episode 3 في الحضارة - Episode 3

Modern civilization challenges, discussing the contemporary issues that modern societies face in an interconnected world.

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Red Rose in Distant Hands Instagram Project

Paused

An Instagram space where I weave together experimental visuals with fragments of my semi-daily scribble writings, creating an ongoing dialogue between image and text, spontaneity and reflection.

Collaboration & Contact

Open to creative writing collaborations, literary projects, and commissions in Arabic and English.

Interested in Creative Collaboration?

I'm available for:

  • Hypermedia creative projects
  • Creative projects that experiment with the integration of writing with technology
  • Fun and witty cultural commentary
  • Collaborative storytelling projects
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