The author says that Islam is nothing but faith and
sharī‘a
[Islamic law], and therefore criticizes those preachers who preach about ‘unseen
things’, which is, frankly
speaking, not proved by prophetic traditions and stories.
The article
carry some of the confessions given by suspects in last
year’s bombings in different areas of downtown Cairo, which
killed a number of tourists and Egyptians and
wounded dozens others.
The author deals in his series of articles with what he called organized
attempts over the years to
Christianize Muslims, referring to a conference held in the US state of Colorado
dedicated to this objective.
The author addresses some contradictions in Egyptian society, in particular the situation whereby people prohibit sculptures, but at the same time consider shrines holy places.
The
terrorist actions carried out by Al-
Qā‘ida in Iraq are destroying any chance for the Iraqi
people to overcome the
consequences of the US invasion and re-organize their society.
The Turkish ambassador to Egypt speaks about Islamic dialogue, particularly in relation to the current Iraq crisis, and the need for dialogue between the Islamic world and the West.
There is concern in many Israeli circles today about the demographics of those who are coming to Israel from the former Soviet Union. Something like 60% of those who have come from there since 2000 are not really Jewish. Such immigrants do nothing to enhance the Jewish "character of the state of...
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have made a short visit to Egypt, but controversy has surrounded the decision to grant the Prince an honorary doctorate from the Azhar University.
Father Marcos Aziz Khalil of the Hanging Church began a series of articles in Al-Midan newspaper under the title "The Secrets Behind the Conflicts between Christian Denominations." He criticizes Protestant churches and warns members of the Orthodox Church against their teachings. The series is in...