"WHY IS THAT?"by the children and for the children
September 16, 2008
Nicosia, Cyprus
An uninhibited thirst for knowledge is the single most common
characteristic of children across all nations and generations. "Why is
That?" is a program dedicated to answering all kinds of questions we
receive from our young viewers, mainly between the age of 7 and 14. The
program is hosted by Essam Nagy from Egypt, as the amicable character
of "Abul 'Urreef" – loosely translated into 'Mr Know' – who is widely
known and loved from the popular children's show, "As-Sanabel."
In each 25-minute episode, Mr Know combines education and
entertainment, as he answers three questions – one of a scientific or
historical nature, one spiritual, and one that is bound to put a smile
on your face. Try giving a 3-minute answer to questions like "How do
cell phones work?" and you will realize just how challenging Essam's
work is! Or try to explain: "How can God be the Father and the Son at
the same time?" And then there are trick questions, like: "If we should
love our enemies, and the devil is our enemy, does that mean we should
love the devil?" Queries also include innocent contemplations such as,
"Do fish sleep?" and "Are there Playstations in Heaven?" Aiming to
provide simple yet responsible answers that can be absorbed by the
young mind, Essam consults reference libraries as well as spiritual
leaders to ensure proper and inspiring guidance. Hard work indeed, but
as Essam said: "The enthusiastic comments we receive daily mean the
world to me..."