Date of source: الاثنين, شباط (فبراير) 9, 2009
Security forces in Cairo detain humanitarian activists from the “toward Gaza” campaign. One of the detained [Philip Rizk] was said to be “abducted” by the state security to an unknown place. A notification was filed and investigations are ongoing.
Date of source: الأحد, آذار (مارس) 8, 2009
The Egyptian press has a long and reputable history but in recent years calls have started from many
sides about the need for reform.
Date of source: الأحد, كانون الثاني (يناير) 25, 2009
The minister of education has announced that the 14 year old Christian twins Andrew and Mario do not have to sit an Islamic education exam.
Date of source: الأحد, كانون الثاني (يناير) 25, 2009
Pope Shenouda has announced that the disputed church in Rosetta be handed over to the Muslim man who bought the building and will be demolished
Date of source: الأربعاء, كانون الثاني (يناير) 28, 2009
In the light of the recent problem of smuggling Egyptian children abroad, al-Maydān reports on NGOs and voluntary associations in Egypt.
Date of source: الجمعة, شباط (فبراير) 6, 2009
The
author criticizes Dr. Safwat Hijāzī for criticizing Rose Al-Yūsuf in a symposium on the new
fatwá law.
Date of source: الأحد, شباط (فبراير) 8, 2009
The author continues to discuss the issue of the application of Sharī‘ah. He
suggests that laws should not contradict the principles of the Qur’ān and the Sunnah.
Date of source: الجمعة, شباط (فبراير) 6, 2009
The author discusses the Gaza crisis and criticizes jihādī
and political Islam movements. He proposes that Hamās and the Muslim Brotherhood do not apply jihād rulings
properly. He calls for supporting Muslim rulers and regimes, and not revolting against them.
Date of source: السبت, شباط (فبراير) 7, 2009
Al-Ahrār published a series of articles on the Muslim Brotherhood and
their current status. Meanwhile, al-Dustūr published an article on the 60th anniversary of the death of
Hasan al-Bannā, founder of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Date of source: الجمعة, شباط (فبراير) 13, 2009
The author discusses the issue of extremism, proposing that successful youth are turned into extremists by some
Wahhābī shaykhs. He calls to guide youth toward a proper understanding of Islam.