The famous novel for Yahya Haqqi, reflects the conflict of western and Eastern cultures in the 1960's. The story of a medical doctor returned frm Germany as Eye Doctor to Egypt to practice his profession, faced with community superstition and ignorance. who wins? The lamp of Umm Hashim was the title selected to reflect cultural beliefs of blessing. The story may be suggested for high school students in Europe, Great Britain, USA and Canada.