Inner Wheel Club D95

IW Of Nasr City Club With New Cairo Club

Book Club Meeting

On Monday, June 10, 2024, Nasr City, IWC led by Mrs. Sherine Arafa, New Cairo IWC led by Mrs. Nihal ElBakry, and the Rotary Club of Nasr City, headed by Dr. Helmy Al-Saeed, hosted their final book club meeting for the 2023-2024 year under the slogan “Shine a Light.” The event featured Dr. Osama Al-Shazly discussing his book, *Gog and Magog: The End of the World*.

Dr. Al-Shazly captivated the audience with tales of Gog and Magog as mentioned in the Holy Qur’an. He proposed that these stories, often thought to refer to specific people, actually describe a universal phenomenon involving mega volcanoes and mega tsunamis capable of causing devastating earthquakes, which could ultimately end life on Earth. His research underscores the power of God Almighty and aligns with the teachings of the Holy Qur’an, highlighting the enduring truth of these revelations made over 1,400 years ago.

Notably, this book is preserved in the library of the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.

The meeting was graced by the presence of Mrs. Mona Abu Al-Futouh, 95/District Chairman along with members of the board, the book club, the Inner Wheel Clubs of Nasr City and New Cairo, as well as the Rotary Club of Nasr City.

To foster a spirit of friendship within the Inner Wheel, the birthday of Mrs. Rime Nazih, the International Organizer, was celebrated in an atmosphere of love and camaraderie.

   

New Cairo/Book Club

On Monday, June 10, 2024, New Cairo IWC hosted its sixth and final book club event for 2023-2024 under the theme “Shine a Light.” The event was a collaborative effort by the IWC of New Cairo, led by Mrs. Nihal ElBakry, the IWC of Nasr City, led by Mrs. Sherine Arafa, and the Rotary Club of Nasr City, led by Mr. Helmy El-Saeed. The highlight of the gathering was a discussion with Professor Dr. Osama Al-Shazly about his book “Gog and Magog and the End of the World.”

The event was honored by the presence of Mrs. Mona Abu Al-Futouh, Chairman of D95; Mrs. Amina Hanna, D95 Honorary Secretary; Mrs. Reem Nazih, D95 International Organizer; and Mrs. Hala Hagras, Past D95 Chairman, alongside members of the Book Club, the Rotary Club, and the New Cairo and Nasr City Clubs.

Dr. Osama Al-Shazly delved into the references to Gog and Magog and their encounter with Thul-Qarnain, as documented in the Holy Qur’an and prophetic Hadiths. He offered interpretations suggesting that Gog and Magog might symbolize significant natural events like volcanic eruptions and tsunamis anticipated before the Day of Judgment, possibly representing volatile volcanic lava rising above the seas.

Dr. Al-Shazly also discussed the qualities of Thul-Qarnain, highlighting his strong faith, devotion, justice, and deep connection with his people. Thul-Qarnain is depicted as a ruler who understands reality, shows perseverance and loyalty, and is a good communicator and truthful. According to the Quran, he traveled to the western end of the world, where he witnessed the sun setting in a muddy spring. Dr. Al-Shazly attempted to draw connections between Thul-Qarnain’s observations and their relevance to the present.

At the conclusion of the gathering, Mrs. Nihal ElBakry, the club President, expressed her gratitude to Dr. Osama Al-Shazly and presented him with a meaningful gift on behalf of the attendees. She warmly thanked the District 95 chairman for attending and expressed anticipation for future delightful meetings, encouraging continued participation in the book club.

Following the meeting, a surprise birthday celebration was held for Mrs. Reem Nazih, the international organizer of D95. Thanks were extended to Mrs. Hala Hagras for providing a delicious cake, and everyone joined in to wish Mrs. Reem Nazih a fantastic year filled with joy and blessings.

 

    

Garden City IWC

Under the slogan “ Shine A Light,” the Garden City IW Club, led by Didi Al-Sourani, along with its esteemed members, and the Rotary Club Cairo River Nile, headed by Hana Al-Batran, held a celebration at Al-Jazeera Sports Club on Sunday, June 9, 2024. The event was attended by Magda Al-Alfi, the Club founder. The celebration brought together 40 children from an orphanage in Al-Badrashin and 30 elderly residents from the Umm Hani House for the Elderly in Imbababa.

The event featured meals, sweets, gifts, Eid money for the elderly, an Arajouz puppet show, and a variety of delightful entertainment for both children and adults. Everyone enjoyed this special day, which lasted from 6 to 10 in the evening.

Innerwheel Garden City extends its gratitude to Eng. Sherif Saif Al-Nasr, president of the Al-Jazeera Sports Club, and the club’s board of directors for sponsoring and supporting this event.

Cairo West IWC.

Continuing the initiatives undertaken by the Innerwheel Club of Cairo West under the logo “Shine A Light,” and in alignment with the national and international projects for District 95 (Egypt and Jordan) aimed at combating climate change and limiting global warming to ensure a safe environment, our esteemed club has successfully supplied and planted 700 seedlings in a garden affiliated with the Ministry of Environment in the New Cairo area.

Additionally, we provided 200 seedlings to El-Nas Hospital, which were planted in a designated garden for its patients.

We also supplied and planted another 200 seedlings at Hospital 57357, around its walls, fence, and in a garden for the sick children.

The total cost of this project was 65,000 Egyptian pounds.

With these efforts, we have completed all of our planned projects for this Innerwheel year.

IW Of Alexandria Cleopatra Club .

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, in observance of the Day of Arafat and under the slogan “Shine a Light,” the Alexandria Cleopatra IW Club distributed 250 meals, amounting to a total of 18,750 EGP, in celebration of the blessed Eid Al-Adha. May God accept our good deeds.