In Egypt both Muslims and Christians believe in supernatural powers. For instance, the Koran speaks of invisible djins, disembodied beings from another world that seek to communicate with men. A djin can take possession of someone, resulting in a physical and mental crisis. The expulsion of devils and djins is a practice shared by Egyptian Christians and Muslims alike. Nermine Hammam photographed a Christian exorcism which was attended by believers of both faiths. It is, she says, not only a spiritual ritual, but also a dialog between the two religions.

Nermine Hammam (b. 1967, Egypt) is a successful businesswoman from Cairo. As a photographer she focuses on the spiritual rituals of the Middle East.