Book Description | Taha Hussein's book "The Days" is an autobiography consisting of three parts, in which the writer narrates the details of his life from childhood to youth. Here is a summary of the first and second parts:
Part One:
Childhood and Suffering: Taha Hussein talks about his childhood in the Egyptian countryside, where he suffered from blindness at an early age. He describes the ignorance and poverty in the countryside, and the prevailing customs and traditions there
Early Education: He narrates his experience in the Kuttab, where he learned the Holy Quran, and describes his mother's influence on him and her continuous support for him, despite the difficulties he faced due to his disability
Part Two:
Al-Azhar and Rebellion: He discusses his period of study at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, where he criticized traditional curricula and old teaching methods. He describes his tense relationship with some sheikhs due to his critical opinions
The National University: He moves to the National University, where he begins studying modern sciences, which opens new horizons for him and enhances his academic aspirations |