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السبت، 16 يناير 2016

DISCOVER THE TOP 25 DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD 2015

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DISCOVER
THE TOP 25 DESTINATIONS
IN THE WORLD
2015
Explore this year's Travelers' Choice Award-winning destinations, based on millions of reviews by travelers. Discover grand cities, exciting trip ideas, and unforgettable sights. Which one will you discover first?
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MARRAKECH
MOROCCO
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Travelers' Choice #1 Destination: Marrakech

The new Travelers' Choice #1 Destination in the world, Marrakech is a magical place, brimming with markets, gardens, palaces, and mosques. Exploring the intimate courtyards and snaking alleyways of the historic Medina can easily eat up a day. Find inner peace at the serene Jardin Majorelle or take in the beauty of one of the city’s historic mosques (taking note that you may only step inside if you are Muslim).
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SIEM REAP
CAMBODIA
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Travelers' Choice #2 Destination: Siem Reap

When the morning light washes over the overgrown temples and ruins of Angkor Wat, a simple Siem Reap sunrise becomes a profound event. The ancient structures are contained within one of the largest religious complexes in the world. The complex and the 12th century Angkor Thom royal city are considered the main reasons to visit Siem Reap, the #2 Travelers' Choice Destination in the world for 2015. Get a lesson in national history at the Cambodian Cultural Village, and a lesson in bargaining at the Angkor Night Market, a bonanza of shopping stalls, food vendors, and bars.
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ISTANBUL
TURKEY
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Travelers' Choice #3 Destination: Istanbul

Europe and Asia meet in Istanbul, this year's #3 Travelers' Choice Destination in the World, where breathtaking ancient architecture coexists with modern restaurants and nightlife. The city's mosques, bazaars, and hammams (Turkish baths) could keep you happily occupied for your entire trip. Start with the awe-inspiring Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), visible from many points of the city. Stroll the Galata Bridge and stop by the Miniaturk Park to see its tiny artifacts. The Grand Bazaar has thousands of shops to browse, while the Egyptian Bazaar is a fragrant trove of spices and fruits.
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HANOI
VIETNAM
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Travelers' Choice #4 Destination: Hanoi

Hanoi is #4 in the world in this year's Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards. The charming Vietnamese capital has aged well, preserving the Old Quarter, monuments and colonial architecture, while making room for modern developments alongside. Once called Thang Long, or "ascending dragon," this centuries-old city hasn't forgotten its past, as attested by sites such as Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Hoa Lo Prison. Lakes, parks, shady boulevards, and more than 600 temples and pagodas add to the appeal of this city, which is easily explored by taxi.
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PRAGUE
CZECH REPUBLIC
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Travelers' Choice #5 Destination: Prague

The bohemian allure and fairytale features of Prague, #5 in the World in this year's Travelers' Choice Destination Awards, make it a perfect destination for beach-weary vacationers who want to immerse themselves in culture. Spend a full day exploring Prazsky hrad (Prague Castle), then refuel over a hearty dinner at a classic Czech tavern. Spend some time wandering the Old Town Square before heading over to gape at The Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock. Prague’s best bars are found in cellars, where historic pubs set the scene for a night of traditional tippling.
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LONDON
UNITED KINGDOM
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Travelers' Choice #6 Destination: London

The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, a perennial Travelers' Choice Award winner, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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ROME
ITALY
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Travelers' Choice #7 Destination: Rome

The Travelers' Choice #7 Destination in the World for 2015, Rome wasn't built in a day--and you'll need much more than a day to take in this timeless city. The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, contemplate the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and sample a perfect espresso or gelato before spending an afternoon shopping at the Campo de’Fiori or Via Veneto. Enjoy some of the most memorable meals of your life here, too, from fresh pasta to succulent fried artichokes or a tender oxtail stew.
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BUENOS AIRES
ARGENTINA
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Travelers' Choice #8 Destination: Buenos Aires

The birthplace of the tango is, like the dance itself, captivating, seductive and bustling with excited energy. Atmospheric old neighborhoods are rife with romantic restaurants and thumping nightlife, and Buenos Aires' European heritage is evident in its architecture, boulevards and parks. Cafe Tortoni, the city's oldest bar, will transport you back to 1858, and the spectacular Teatro Colon impresses just as it did in 1908. The Travelers' Choice #8 Destination in the World this year, Latin America's shopping capital offers the promise of premium retail therapy along its grand, wide boulevards.
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PARIS
FRANCE
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Travelers' Choice #9 Destination: Paris

Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Get to know this romantic, rewarding Travelers' Choice Destination: awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
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CAPE TOWN CENTRAL
SOUTH AFRICA
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Travelers' Choice #10 Destination: Cape Town Central

Cape Town, #9 on the list of Travelers' Choice Destination World Winners, glistens at the southern tip of the African continent. Picture-perfect views at Blaauwberg Beach and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are within easy driving distance of "The Mother City." The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve provides sweeping sea vistas, hiking trails and wildlife encounters. On a more somber note, travelers can visit Robben Island, the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 27 years.
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NEW YORK CITY
UNITED STATES
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Travelers' Choice #11 Destination: New York City

You know New York City from film, TV and song. But visit this Travelers' Choice Destination in person—for a weekend or a month—and you'll find a restless, energetic city with culture, sports, history, restaurants and shopping in abundance. Once you've visited well-loved landmarks such as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can step off the beaten path in thousands of directions: the medieval Cloisters museum in upper Manhattan, Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, a tour of pizzerias in Brooklyn... just to name a few.
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ZERMATT
SWITZERLAND
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Travelers' Choice #12 Destination: Zermatt

When most people think of Zermatt, they think of one thing: The Matterhorn. This ultimate Swiss icon looms over Zermatt, first drawing visitors here in the 1860s. The village of Zermatt, a Travelers' Choice Destination, is lovely and car-free, with old-fashioned brown chalets and winding alleys. (Don’t worry, you don’t have to walk everywhere—there are electric vehicles and horse-drawn cabs.) Skiing in the region often lasts through early summer, but when the weather’s warmer, it’s a great time to hike.
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BARCELONA
SPAIN
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Travelers' Choice #13 Destination: Barcelona

Barcelona feels a bit surreal – appropriate, since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed several of the city’s buildings. Stepping into Gaudí’s Church of the Sacred Family is a bit like falling through the looking glass - a journey that you can continue with a visit to Park Güell. Sip sangria at a sidewalk café in Las Ramblas while watching flamboyant street performers, then create your own moveable feast in this Travelers' Choice Destination by floating from tapas bar to tapas bar.
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GOREME
TURKEY
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Travelers' Choice #14 Destination: Goreme

A town literally carved into the volcanic rock, Goreme is the gateway to the Goreme National Park, a vast UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses spectacular 10th- and 11th-century cave churches. The park itself is known for its chimney rock formations and is very popular with backpackers. This Travelers' Choice Destination is also a great area to sample Turkish cuisine and wine.
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UBUD
INDONESIA
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Travelers' Choice #15 Destination: Ubud

The village cluster of Ubud, a Travelers' Choice Destination, is the ideal place to try a famed Balinese massage and soak up the ambiance of one of Asia’s top spa destinations. Acupressure, reflexology, stretching and aromatherapy star in the island's distinctively firm massage treatments. Ubud is also the vivacious center of Bali’s arts scene, home to a small treasure trove of museums and galleries. Monkey around at nearby nature reserve Monkey Forest Park, home to hundreds of mischievous long-tailed macaques. Don’t miss the valley of tomb cloisters at Gunung Kawi.
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CUSCO
PERU
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Travelers' Choice #16 Destination: Cusco

Incan majesty and Andean baroque exist side-by-side in Cusco's stone streets, epitomized by the Qoriacancha palace and the church of Santo Domingo flanking the Plaza de Armas. In this Travelers' Choice Destination, a high-altitude melting pot of Amerindian and mestizo culture, you'll find extraordinary textiles, lively summer festivals and archeological wonders.
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ST. PETERSBURG
RUSSIA
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Travelers' Choice #17 Destination: St. Petersburg

The second largest city in Russia and a Travelers' Choice Destination for 2015, St. Petersburg is the country’s cultural heart. View splendid architectural gems like the Winter Palace and the Kazan Cathedral, and give yourself plenty of time to browse the world-renowned art collection of the Hermitage. Sprawling across the Neva River delta, St. Petersburg offers enough art, nightlife, fine dining and cultural destinations for many repeat visits.
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BANGKOK
THAILAND
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Travelers' Choice #18 Destination: Bangkok

Golden palaces, floating markets, majestic porcelain-laid spires…you've never seen a capital city quite like Bangkok, a Travelers' Choice Destination for 2015. Visit Pratunam or Siam Square for premium shopping, then unwind in the European-style gardens of Dusit. Thon Buri is home to the awesome Wat Arun temple, and over in Phra Nakhon, you’ll find the Wat Pho temple of the Reclining Buddha. Savor mango sticky rice at a food stall before taking in the gilded splendor of the Grand Palace.
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KATHMANDU
NEPAL
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Travelers' Choice #19 Destination: Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital and a Travelers' Choice Destination, is surrounded by a valley full of historic sites, ancient temples, shrines, and fascinating villages. Mingle with locals and animals amid Durbar Square’s monuments, or join mountain trekkers in the bustling Thamel District. Explore shops for exquisite work by local artisans—carpets and paper prints are specialties.
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ATHENS
GREECE
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Travelers' Choice #20 Destination: Athens

Thanks to fortunes brought by the 2004 Summer Olympics, Athens has become a city reformed. Spotless parks and streets, an ultra-modern subway, new freeways, an accessible airport and clear signage make the city easily negotiable. Meriting more than a stopover en route to the islands, sophisticated sites in this Travelers' Choice Destination include many pillars of Western history, from the Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as treasures in the National Archaeological Museum.
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BUDAPEST
HUNGARY
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Travelers' Choice #21 Destination: Budapest

Over 15 million gallons of water bubble daily into Budapest's 118 springs and boreholes. The city of spas offers an astounding array of baths, from the sparkling Gellert Baths to the vast 1913 neo-baroque Szechenyi Spa to Rudas Spa, a dramatic 16th-century Turkish pool with original Ottoman architecture. This Travelers' Choice Destination, called the "Queen of the Danube," is also steeped in history, culture and natural beauty. Get your camera ready for the Roman ruins of the Aquincum Museum, Heroes' Square and Statue Park, and the 300-foot dome of St. Stephen's Basilica.
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QUEENSTOWN
NEW ZEALAND
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Travelers' Choice #22 Destination: Queenstown

Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Queenstown for heart-pumping sports: kayaking, bungee jumping, jetboating, white-water rafting, hiking and skiing. More mild-mannered adventurers can take a quiet cruise through nearby Milford Sound, part of the Fjordland National Park World Heritage area, or sample South Island pinot noir from one of the region's 75 wineries. But for many, the biggest attraction of this Travelers' Choice Award-winning resort town is its role in cinema history: much of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy was filmed in the area.
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HONG KONG
CHINA
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Travelers' Choice #23 Destination: Hong Kong

Delectable dim sum, floating islands, and a one-of-a-kind skyline are just some unique features of Hong Kong, a 2015 Travelers' Choice Destination. Get an eyeful of traditional Chinese architecture in Ngong Ping village, or take the tram to the tippity-top of Victoria Peak for unparalleled views. The rocks and gentle hills of Nan Lian Garden will bring you inner peace, as will a calming cup of tea in a Stanley café. Become one with everything at the Chi Lin Nunnery, a serene Buddhist complex.
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DUBAI
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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Travelers' Choice #24 Destination: Dubai

Dubai is a cosmopolitan oasis, a futuristic cityscape that towers over the Arabian Desert. This Travelers' Choice Destination is a city of superlatives, home to the world’s largest dancing fountain; tallest building (Burj Khalifa); only 7-star hotel (the Burj al-Arab); largest artificial islands (the Palm Islands); and largest natural flower garden (the Miracle Garden). Rent a dune buggy for a desert adventure, bargain at the open-air market, or cheer on your favorite humped hoofer at the Camel Race Track.
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SYDNEY
AUSTRALIA
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Travelers' Choice #25 Destination: Sydney

Sydney, a Travelers' Choice Destination, offers plenty of historical and contemporary Australian flavor. The marvelous Sydney Opera House looks like a great origami sailboat, floating peacefully in a harbor. Wander the narrow cobblestone streets of The Rocks and then take in a street performance on the Circular Quay before heading into the Museum of Contemporary Art. The views from the Sydney Tower Eye observatory are epic – use this chance to get to know the layout of the city from high above.
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الجمعة، 15 يناير 2016

ألغاز أدبية

ألغاز قصدتها العرب وألغاز قصدتها أئمة اللغة وأبيات لم تقصد العرب الإلغاز بها وإنما قالتها فصادف أن تكون ألغازاوهي نوعان فإنها تارة يقع الإلغاز بها من حيث معانيها وأكثر أبيات المعاني من هذا النوع وقد ألف ابن قتيبة في هذا النوع مجلدا حسناوكذلك ألف غيره وإنما سموا هذا النوع أبيات المعاني لأنها تحتاج إلى أن يسأل عن معانيها ولا تفهم من أول وهلة وتارة يقع الإلغاز بها من حيث اللفظ والتركيب والإعراب ونحن ذاكرون من كل نوع من هذه الأربعة عدة أمثلة على غير ترتيب .
فمن الأبيات التي قصدت العرب الإلغاز بها : 
قال القالي في أماليه أنشدنا أبو بكر بن الأنباري قال أنشدنا أبو العباس ثعلب ( بحر الكامل )

ولقد رأيت مطية معكوسة تمشي بكلكلها وتزجيها الصبا
ولقد رأيت سبيئة من أرضها تسبي القلوب وما تنيب إلى هوى
ولقد رأيت الخيل أو أشباهها تثنى معطفة إذا ما تجتلى
ولقد رأيت جواريا بمفازة تجري بغير قوائم عند الجرا
ولقد رأيت غضيضة هركولة رود الشباب غريرة عادت فتى
ولقد رأيت مكفرا ذا نعمة جهدوه في الأعمال حتى قد ونى 

الحل :

قال ثعلب أراد بالمطية السفينة 
وبالسبيئة الخمر 
وبالخيل تصاوير في وسائد 
وبالجواري السراب 
وبالمكفر السيف 
( والغضيضة الهركولة امرأة ) وقوله عادت فتى من العيادة 


وقال القالي قرأت على ابي عمر عن أبي العباس أن ابن الأعرابي أنشدهم ( بحر الكامل ) 
ألقت قوائمها خسا وترنمت طربا كما يترنم السكران الحل :

يعني القدر ( وقوائمها ) الأثافي ( وخسا ) فرد 

وأنشد الجوهري في الصحاح ( بحر الوافر )

وما ذكر فإن يكبر فأنثى شديد الأزم ليس بذي ضروس 
الحل
قال هو القراد لأنه إذا كان صغيرا كان قرادا فإذا كبر سمي حلمة 

وأنشد الجوهري - على أن الأدعية مثل الأحجية ( بحر الطويل ) 

أداعيك ما مستحقبات مع السرى حسان وما آثارهن حسان 
الحل :

قال يعني السيوف 

وفي الصحاح قال الكميت ( بحر الوافر )

وذات اسمين والألوان شتى تحمق وهي كيسة الحويل 
الحل :

أراد الأنوق وقال ذات اسمينلأنها تسمى الأنوق والرخمة وأراد بقوله كيسة الحويل أنها تحرز بيضها فلا يكاد يظفر به لأن أوكارها في رؤوس الجبال والأماكن الصعبة البعيدة وهي تحمق مع ذلك 
وفي المثل ( أعز من بيض الأنوق )

وأنشد الأشنانداني ( الطويل )

وشعثاء غبراء الفروع منيفة بها توصف الحسناء أو هي أجمل
دعوت بها أبناء ليل كأنهم وقد أبصروها - معطشون قد انهلوا 

الحل :

قال أبو عثمان يصف ناراجعلها شعثاء لتفرق أعاليها كأنها شعثاء الرأس وغبراء يعني غبرة الدخان وقوله بها توصف الحسناءفإن العرب تصف الجارية فتقول كأنها شعلة نار وقوله دعوت بها أبناء ليلي يعني أضيافا دعاهم بضوئها فلما رأوها كأنهم من السرور بها معطشون قد أوردوا إبلهم .

وقال ابن خالويه في شرح الدريدية أنشدني أبو عبد الله بن خوشيريد عن أبي حنيفة الدينوري قال أحسن ما قيل في أبيات المعاني قول الشاعر ( المتقارب ) 
إذا القوس وترها أيد رمى فأصاب الذرا والكلى
فأصبحت والليل مسحنكك وأصبحت الأرض بحرا طما 

الحل :

يريد بالقوس قوس السماء الذي تقول له العامة قوس قزح وترها أيد يعني الله تعالىرمى أي بالمطر فأصاب ذرا الجمال وكلاها 
فأصبحت أي أسرجت المصباح والليل مسحنكك أي شديد السواد وأصبحت الثاني من الصباح والأرض بحر طما من كثرة المطر







الأربعاء، 13 يناير 2016

قصة عجيبة ...ملياردير الغلابة

هدية ما قبل النوم .. ملياردير الغلابة
قصة مذهلة .. اقرأوها كلمة كلمة واستمتعوا ..
من الذي رحل اليوم ؟؟ إنه شخص مثل الصحابة ولكنه ليس منهم .. كان حتى هذا اليوم يعيش بيننا .. كيف تاجر مع الله فحلّ مشاكل الفقر والجهل والعنوسة والبطالة وأشياء أخرى كثيرة لم يشملها هذا التقرير خشية المزيد من الإطالة ....
إنها قصة عجيبة من قصص العطاء والإيثار، ليست لواحد من صحابة رسول الله العظماء ولا تابعيهم الأجلاء .. بل لرجل من عالمنا الذي نعيشه الآن ، ينتمي له بجسده ، لكن روحه وأخلاقه من زمن غير الذي نعيش فيه .. هي قصة مهندس تاجر مع الله ، فربح وربحت مصر كلها واليوم فقدته وبكت عليه بدموع الحزن والأسى ، وشيع جنازته عشرات الآلاف في مشهد مهيب ، ونعت وفاته رابطة الجامعات الإسلامية وكل شرفاء العالم الإسلامي.بالصور: ميت غمر تودع ملياردير الغلابة «صلاح عطية» بجنازة مهيبة
بداية الحكاية : الزمان : في بداية السبعينيات
البطل : المهندس صلاح عطية ـ مهندس زراعي فقير ـ تعلم بجهود مضنية من والديه الفقراء ـ لم يلبس يوما ملابس جديدة بل كلها مستعملة وقديمة بل بالية ـ مقاس حذائه عفوا 42 لكنه يلبس 44 لأن ابيه يعمل حساب الاعوام المقبلة لأنه لن يقدر على شراء حذاء له كل عام
المكان : بلدة صغيرة اسمها [ تفهنا الأشراف ] بمركز ميت غمر التابعة لمحافظة الدقهلية من مدينة مصر
القصة : كان هناك تسعة أفراد بقرية صغيرة تخرجوا من كلية الزراعة يعانون من فقر شديد يريدون بدء حياتهم العملية فقرروا بدء مشروع دواجن حسب خبراتهم العملية وكانوا يبحثون عن شريك عاشر
في النهاية جمع كل واحد منهم مبلغ 200 جنيه مصري وهو مبلغ ضئيل جدا لكنه بنظرهم كبير باعوا به ذهب زوجاتهم أو أرض أو اقترضوا ليكمل كل واحد منهم مبلغ 200 جنيه وظلوا يبحثون عن الشريك العاشر حتى يبدأوا الشركة لكن لا جدوى .. جاء شريك منهم اسمه المهندس صلاح عطيه بطل القصة وقال وجدت الشريك العاشر وجدته....
فردوا جميعا من هو ؟
قال : هو الله.. سيدخل معنا شريك عاشر له عشر الأرباح في مقابل أن يتعهدنا بالحماية والرعاية والأمان من الأوبئة ... ووافق الجميع
عقد الشركة : تم كتابة عقد الشركة كتب به الشركاء العشرة وكان الشريك العاشر [الله] يأخذ عشر الأرباح 10% في مقابل التعهد بالرعاية والحماية منال أوبئة وتنمية المشروع ، وتم تسجيل العقد بالشهر العقاري كما وضحت بنوده .. مرت الدورة الأولى من المشروع والنتيجة: أرباح لا مثيل لها وانتاج لم يسبق له مثيل ومختلف عن كل التوقعات..
الدورة الثانية من المشروع : قرر الشركاء زيادة نصيب الشريك العاشر [ الله ] إلى 20% ، وهكذا كل عام يزيد نصيب الشريك العاشر حتى اصبح 50%
كيف تصرف أرباح الشريك العاشر ؟
تم بناء معهد ديني إبتدائي للبنين ، بعدها تم انشاء معهد ديني ابتدائي للبنات
تم إنشاء معهد إعدادي للبنين ، بعدها تم إنشاء معهد إعدادي للبنات
تم إنشاء معهد ثانوي للبنين ، بعدها تم إنشاء معهد ثانوي للبنات
وبما أن الأرباح في إزدياد مستمر
تم إنشاء بيت مال للمسلمين 000 وتم التفكير بعمل كليات بالقرية
تم التقديم على طلب لعمل كلية فتم الرفض لأنها قرية ولا محطة للقطار بها ، والكليات لا تكون إلا بالمدن .. تم التقديم على طلب آخر لعمل الكلية بالجهود الذاتية وعمل محطة قطار بالبلد ايضا بالجهود الذاتية .. وتمت الموافقة .. ولأول مرة بتاريخ مصر يتم عمل كلية بقرية صغيرة والكلية أصبحت كليتان وثلاثة واربعة ..
وتم عمل بيت طالبات يسع 600 طالبة .. وبيت طلاب يسع 1000 طالب بالقرية
تم عمل محطة واصبح اي طالب بالكليات له تذكرة مجانية لركوب القطار للبلد لتسهيل الوصول اليها
تم عمل بيت مال للمسلمين ولم يعد هناك فقير واحد بالقرية
تم تعميم التجربة على القرى المجاورة ولم يزر المهندس صلاح عطية قرية وغادرها الا وعمل بها بيت مال للمسلمين ... تم مساعدة الفقراء والأرامل وغيرهم من الشباب العاطل لعمل مشاريع تغنيهم من فقرهم ... يتم تصدير الخضروات للدول المجاورة ويوم تجميع الانتاج يتم عمل اكياس بها خضروات لكل اهل البلدة كهدية لهم من كبيرهم لصغيرهم
اول يوم برمضان يتم عمل افطار جماعي كل واحد بالقرية يطبخ وينزلون بساحة بها الاكل وكل اهل البلدة بما فيهم المغتربين من اهل القرية .. يتم تجهيز البنات اليتامى للزواج .. وهذا والله قليل من كثير قام به المهندس .. وبالنهاية تم الاتفاق على ان المشروع كله لله وان المهندس تحول من شريك به الى موظف عند رب العزة يتقاضى مرتب لكنه اشترط على ربه أن لا يفقرهم الا له ولا يحوجهم الا له
واليوم فقد رحل إلى ربه ، بنفس طاهرة ، وأياد بيضاء المهندس "صلاح عطية" ليجزيه خيرا عما قدمه لأهل بلدته وللمصريين جميعا ، إنه مؤسس فرع جامعة الأزهر بالدقهلية، والذي أقام 4 كليات على نفقته الخاصة، وعددا من المساجد والمعاهد فى عدد من المحافظات على نفقته الخاصة، كما أقام 3 مصانع وقف للنفقة على هذه الأبنية، منها مصنع الكواكيل، ومصنع مقاعد للطلاب، ومصنع أعلاف. وقد سادت قرية تفهنا الأشراف، بمركز ميت غمر بمحافظة الدقهلية، اليوم الإثنين، حالة من الحزن الشديد ، لوفاة رجل البر والسخاء "صلاح عطية" بعد صراع مع المرض عن عمر ناهز الـ 70 عاما.
يذكر أن الراحل يتمتع بحب كبير وسمعة طيبة بين أبناء القرية والمركز ومحافظة الدقهلية لما له من أيادٍ بيضاء على التعليم الأزهري، فقد بدأ نشاطه بإنشاء حضانة لتحفيظ القرآن مجانا، أعقبها بناؤه لمعهد ديني ابتدائي وإعدادي وثانوي، ومعهد أزهري، ثم إنشاء كلية للشريعة والقانون والتجارة وأصول الدين ليصل الأمر بعدها لجامعة متكاملة أصبحت تابعة لجامعة الأزهر على نفقته الخاصة. كما ساهم عطية في إنشاء معهد ديني بقرية الصنافين التابعة لمركز منيا القمح بمحافظة الشرقية، بجانب نشاطاته الاجتماعية وتأسيسة لنظام بقريته الأم لرعاية المرضى وكفالة الأيتام والمعيلات وحل الخلافات، وأوجد فرص عمل لغالبية الأسر بمن فيها من سيدات وشباب، وساهم وجود الجامعة في إحداث طفرة بالقرية، وتحدث عنها الكثيرون أنها قرية خالية من البطالة.
اللهم ارحم اخانا صلاح وأكثر من أمثاله وأدخله فسيح جنانك .. واجمعه في عليين مع النبيين والصديقين والشهداء وحسن أولئك رفيقاً .. واجزه عنا وعن المسلمين خير الجزاء.