Mohammad Rabie

is a writer and editor, born in Cairo in 1978. He has published four novels in Arabic, Kawkab AnbarYear of the DragonOtared and History of the Gods of Egypt. Otared appears in an English translation by Robin Moger, which was nominated for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction in 2016. Rabie served as an editor in Altanweer publishing house, Cairo (2013-2018) and Alkarma publishers, Cairo (2018-2020). Presently he manages the Khan Aljanub Arabic bookstore in Berlin, which he cofounded in 2020.

Escaping the “Cockroach”—On Melancholy and Noir

Escaping the “Cockroach”—On Melancholy and Noir

Like a classic noir narrative in which morality blurs and truth is slippery, the world today feels increasingly...

5 DECEMBER 2025 • By Jordan Elgrably, Mohammad Rabie
All the Old Fears

All the Old Fears

Mohammad Rabie conducts a poignant self-examination, reflecting on a lifetime of fear.

5 SEPTEMBER 2025 • By Mohammad Rabie, Lina Mounzer
“The Minisecures”—excerpt from The History of the Gods of Egypt

“The Minisecures”—excerpt from The History of the Gods of Egypt

Bonfire of the vanities: A second-rate artist imagines the prophets and the grand, holy tales of monotheism.

3 MARCH 2024 • By Mohammad Rabie, Robin Moger
Hashem & Sara on Their Intimate Podcast, “Bath Ya Hashem”

Hashem & Sara on Their Intimate Podcast, “Bath Ya Hashem”

Mohammad Rabie lifts the lid on the makings of the popular Arab podcast "Bath ya Hashem," hosted and...

4 FEBRUARY 2024 • By Mohammad Rabie
Books That Will Chase me in the Afterlife

Books That Will Chase me in the Afterlife

Novelist and TMR's Arabic Editor Mohammad Rabie peruses his bookshelf and comes up with a tantalizing book list...

14 AUGUST 2023 • By Mohammad Rabie
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