The most powerful and interesting story in the collection is "Distant View of a Minaret." As the story begins, there is a sex scene of a husband and wife in their house. This story has been presented through the perspective and point of view of the wife. Although she is involved in the act of sex, she seems to be uninterested because she has always failed to express her desires for sexual satisfaction.

This particular story conveys the passive female sexual role. The sexual relationship in marriage in the Egyptian society is pushed by selfish male domination. The female protagonist in the story is like the lone minaret. She continues to exist with her solitude and never raises her voice.

A Quick Guide to "Distant View of a Minaret"
Copyright
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Alifa's Literary Themes
Chapter Three: Characters
Chapter Four: Plot Summaries
Chapter Five: Critical Analysis