May blessings be upon him

Author's name: Khaled Fahmy Publisher: Al-Shorouk for Publishing and Distribution Year of publication: 2026 Literary classification: History and Biographies About the book: Muhammad Ali Pasha is considered one of the most important rulers of Egypt in the modern era; his achievements in military, economic, and social fields, whether on a local, regional, or global scale, left deep impacts on Egyptian society, and fundamentally changed the nature of the state and political system in Egypt. In this book, Khaled Fahmy offers a new perspective on the Pasha's personality; a perspective that traces his long journey from his upbringing in the town of Qula to his death in Cairo at the age of eighty. Relying on rare sources seldom used by historians before, which range from the Pasha’s detailed correspondence regarding his numerous orders to his subordinates, to reports from European consuls and writings of foreign travelers; the biography presented by Khaled Fahmy in this book sheds light on many aspects of the personality of "Wali al-Ni'am" — the beloved title for Muhammad Ali — whether those related to his relationships with his children, relatives, and followers, or those related to his goals and ambitions, or those related to his fears and anxieties. This biography also traces the Pasha’s policies and actions from his arrival in Egypt in the early 19th century as a stranger with neither status nor wealth, until his death after about half a century, during which he established a dynastic rule that lasted for a full century.