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4. Egyptian Islamists Respond to ISIS’ Declaration of the ‘Caliphate’
Date of source: الأحد, آب (اغسطس) 3, 2014
Al-Qā’idah splinter group, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), which occupied large tracts of land in both nations, has announced on June 29, 2014, the establishment of an "Islamic caliphate" and called for Islamic factions in various parts of the world to pledge allegiance. A statement by...
The Coptic Orthodox Church under Pope Shenouda III Observations about his Theology and Biography. Review of the thesis of Matthias Gillé
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21. A Western-Islamic Account on Spirituality, Ramadan, and interfaith reconciliation
Date of source: الأحد, حزيران (يونيو) 29, 2014
The relationship between expatriates living in Egypt and Ramadan can be a love-hate relationship. Some might argue that Ramadan is the ‘most unproductive month of the year’. People work less hours and businesses can get a bit slow. On the other hand, however, very few can deny the level of...
20. Basic Facts about Ramadan
Date of source: الأحد, حزيران (يونيو) 29, 2014
The month of July is to be the month of Ramadan this year. At the time of writing this article, it was expected that the beginning of Ramadan will be the 29th of June, this is a presumption based on astrological knowledge. The real beginning will be announced in every country by the “ro’ya”, i.e....
09. Debating Religious Freedom in the Constitution: European Concerns and Egyptian Realities
Date of source: الأربعاء, آذار (مارس) 20, 2013
The recent transcript published by Arab West Report on our interview with Bishop Antonios of the Coptic Catholic Church has attracted the attention of scholars in the West. In particular, Dr. Wolfram Reiss, professor of historical and comparative studies of religions at the University of Vienna,...
Muftī of Egypt Endorses Intercultural Initiative of Al- Azhar Shaykh
Date of source: الأربعاء, آذار (مارس) 13, 2013
Dr. Shawqī ‘Allām, the Muftī of Egypt, has endorsed the international initiative for intercultural and understanding that was made by the Grand Imām, Shaykh of the Azhar, Ahmad al- Tayyib, in the closing of the “Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies” held in Abū Dhabī, UAE. 
59. Safwat al-Bayādī: Negotiating Religion in the Constitutional Committee
Date of source: الجمعة, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 27, 2013
Rev. Safwat al-Bayādī, president of the Protestant churches of Egypt, believes the amended constitution submitted to Egypt for referendum January 14-15, is 85 percent positive. As one of the fifty committee members, he described his experiences, both positive and negative, to Arab West Report on...
39. Placating Salafis for Constitutional Passage?
Date of source: الأحد, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 1, 2013
As of today, December 2, 2013, the appointed fifty-member of the committee to amend the 2012 Egyptian Constitution are engaged in final voting on each article. They face a deadline to complete their work by December 3, after which it will be put to a national referendum in mid-January. In advance...
14. Commemorating ‘Āshūrā’: Remembering diversity or difference?
Date of source: الأربعاء, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 11, 2013
The tenth day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic Hijrī calendar is known as ‘Āshūrā’. This day, is a sacred day celebrated by both Sunnīs and Shī’ah Muslims alike albeit for different reasons. Despite sharing this day in common, it highlights differences and brings memories of unjustified...
13. Amnesty International reporting about Egypt’s draft Constitution
Date of source: الأربعاء, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 11, 2013
Amnesty International has been recurrently critical of the military intervention following large-scale demonstrations against President Morsi between June 30 and July 3. Amnesty International has also criticized the interim authorities for various human rights violations following July 3. In their...

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