The Children of Gebelawi

*The Children of Gebelawi* by Naguib Mahfouz is a novel that allegorically explores the evolution of monotheistic religions through the story of a fictional building called Gebelawi. It depicts characters representing prophets and religious figures from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, highlighting themes of faith, authority, and morality. The narrative examines how divine messages are interpreted, transformed, and sometimes misunderstood over time, leading to social and individual struggles. Mahfouz uses this allegory to comment on religious authority, social justice, and the quest for moral integrity, encouraging reflection on faith and human nature within a cultural and historical context.