Blog
Articles and reflections by Adel Ibrahim.
2026
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The Guitar Player
When memory takes you back to your first city.. images of fishermen, the flute, a father's attempt to learn the oud, and a dream of becoming a guitarist
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What If…
Reflections on memory, regret, and time.. a dialogue with the self about mistakes, maturity, and accepting what has passed
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Nmtar News Agency published an article about painter Rima Al-Husni
Nmtar Agency published an article by Adel Ibrahim about painter Rima Al-Husni
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Three Generations
A photo of three generations at Art Dubai capturing the grandchildren's questions about art and culture
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A Wandering Text
A message arrived inviting him to Sulaymaniyah.. reflections on dreams, chance encounters, and the beauty of what is to come
2025
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No One Hears You
A short story set in a hospital waiting room.. a meditation on life, death, and being heard
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Museum of the Future in Dubai
A visit to the Museum of the Future in Dubai.. exploring space sciences, agriculture, and the environment
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Amjad Tawfiq and "Zaman al-Urjawan"
Amjad Tawfiq's novel "Zaman al-Urjawan".. a story of a journalist confronting a corrupt politician, exploring the power of the written word, love, and integrity.
2024
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The Falcon and the Shackles of the Wind in Al-Dustour
An article on Abdul Moneim Hammandi's poetry collection "The Falcon and the Shackles of the Wind" in Al-Dustour Newspaper
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The Falcon and the Shackles of the Wind in Al-Zaman
An article on Abdul Moneim Hammandi's poetry collection "The Falcon and the Shackles of the Wind" in Al-Zaman Newspaper
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The Falcon and the Shackles of the Wind
A review of Abdul Moneim Hammandi's poetry collection "The Falcon and the Shackles of the Wind," published by the Palestinian Writers Union
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Amjad Tawfiq and His Farm
A reading of Amjad Tawfiq's novel "The Animal and I".. on solitude, memory, and social collapse
2021
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You Be the Judge
Two stories.. the Macron slap and Eriksen's rescue between two cultures. You be the judge.
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It Is But a Word
A meditation on the power of the word.. from Imam Hussein's stand to the essence of freedom and human honor
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It Is Love… Hassan Abdel Hamid
2020
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At Midnight
A short story.. at midnight the gathering ends and the dream becomes a luxury
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Alif Baa Magazine Republished My Piece
Dear Alif Baa Magazine republished the text I posted on my Facebook page titled "Midnight"
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Draw Close in Your Hearts
In the time of coronavirus.. a child asks about his mother and father who went to the sky
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I Will Tell God Everything
The world is closed and cities embrace their souls.. in the time of corona
2018
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The Walls of the Room
The walls of the room at evening.. her eyes wither, lost in a spiral of thoughts
2015
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Narcissus — The Myth of Narcissism
An ancient Greek myth about a beautiful young man named Narcissus.. full of vanity, loving himself beyond measure
2014
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With the Morning Dew
With the morning dew the sun sways coquettishly, whispering farewell to the moon
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Can You Choose
It is anxiety that makes your day, lost in a forest of noise.. no answer, no light
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This Is the Day of Lovers
This is the day of lovers.. those searching for their beloved, each carrying their rose
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Sadness Is a Trap for the Soul
Sadness is a trap for the soul.. imprisoning memory so it stays with what has passed
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First Impressions
The human brain unconsciously remembers the emotions triggered by the faces of others
2013
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It Passed Hurriedly, Almost Without a Farewell
A reflective New Year's meditation on the passing of 2013 and the welcome of 2014, on time, love, hope, and memory.
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Here You Are Standing Now, and Signs Point to You
Here you are standing now, and on the road are signs pointing to you. In the glimmer of stars are visions of a rendezvous and passion, for this is the moment of your awakening.
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Morning Without Memory
Written on the wall board: search for a morning without memory. And he walked away.
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Winter of the Soul
Winter reflections on loneliness, longing, and a punctured memory.
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A Winter Passes and Another Comes
A winter passes and another comes, the doors are shut and the roads are heavy with snow and ice.