Date of source: الثلاثاء, تموز (يوليو) 9, 2002 to السبت, تموز (يوليو) 13, 2002
The book of "The hejab between the confusion of women and the controversy of scholars" is the first book written by a woman on the issue of the hejab in Islam. The author shed light on the hejab throughout history to let her readers conclude whether it is really an Islamic requirement or not.
Date of source: الخميس, تموز (يوليو) 4, 2002
The Egyptian authorities arrested five leading figures of the Muslim Brotherhood in Alexandria. The Muslim Brotherhood considered this retaliation to punish the group for its insistence on running in the parliamentary election that took place last week.
Date of source: الجمعة, تموز (يوليو) 5, 2002
Montasser Al-Zayyat tried to lessen the importance of his relations with the Gama´at Al-Islamiya. He revealed the history of his relations with the leaders of the Jihad organization, particularly with Ayman Al-Zawahry. He said that he received confirmation that Al-Zawahry is still alive.
Date of source: الاثنين, تموز (يوليو) 1, 2002
The head of the Protestant Community Council in Egypt, stressed that Christianity is innocent of Zionism. He added that the pro-Israeli extremist right wing in the USA is a political not a religious wing. Attributing a religious dimension to it is unfair because Christianity is not happy about the...
Date of source: الاثنين, حزيران (يونيو) 24, 2002
The female nominee of the Muslim Brotherhood in Alexandria accused government agencies of trying to stop her from gaining a parliamentary seat. She also accused the government of hindering another brotherhood nominee. She said that she had failed to get support from women´s organizations...
Date of source: الجمعة, حزيران (يونيو) 21, 2002
General Ahmed Abdel Wahab presents the most important western studies that challenge the concept of Semitism in his book “Semitism…the biggest lie.” He revealed that Jews have succeeded in deceiving the world with the term “Semitism.” They managed to change the law in Western countries in order to...
Date of source: الجمعة, حزيران (يونيو) 21, 2002
Rev. Jerry Vines who belongs to the Southern Baptist Convention claimed that Christianity was founded by the Son of God who was born of a virgin, while Islam was founded by Muhammad who married twelve women. The Council for American Islamic Relations called upon President George Bush and the...
Date of source: الجمعة, حزيران (يونيو) 21, 2002
The Dutch government formed a committee to investigate what was said by a number of imams of mosques in major Dutch cities after a current affairs program. The Dutch parliament discussed developments in the crisis and will look at the possibility of introducing a new law so that these imams can be...
Date of source: الأربعاء, حزيران (يونيو) 12, 2002
Pope Shenouda has demanded that the World Council of Churches recognizes the views of the Orthodox Church, because of its large following. The council´s activities are currently controlled by Protestant churches.
Date of source: الجمعة, حزيران (يونيو) 14, 2002
Wearing a veil has been widely criticized so this article looks at its history. It existed before Islam and is found in all of the heavenly religions, but only its use by Muslims causes comment. The veil is a symbol of chastity and purity not a political slogan.