Ahmed bin Ashour bin Suleiman Al-Azhari's 'Al-Tuhfa Al-Zakiyya' offers a captivating dive into 19th-century Cairo through the unique lens of an Azhari scholar. This remarkable travelogue, presented as 'My Two Journeys to Egypt and Azbakiyya,' unveils the hidden facets and vibrant life of the Egyptian capital during a pivotal era. The author, an esteemed religious scholar, meticulously records his observations, providing invaluable insights into the social customs, intellectual currents, and daily routines that shaped the 'secret world' of Cairo. It is an essential historical document for understanding the cultural fabric of a bygone era.