Date of source: Monday, April 24, 2006
‘Adlī
Abādīr makes shocking statements accusing Egyptian
authorities and the Muslim Brotherhood of
treating to kill him.
Date of source: Monday, March 6, 2006
Mutāwi‘ Barakāt writes about Egyptian Coptic intellectuals rejection of the idea of increasing the attention that the UN and US have placed on the plight of the Copts in Egypt.
Date of source: Monday, September 12, 2005
There have been a high number of religious conversions reported in the press in recent months. Islamist and Evangelical groups are capitalizing on financial hardship by bribing people to change their religion, against the rules of Islam.
Date of source: Sunday, July 24, 2005
The statement issued by the church in support of the nomination of Mubārak for a new presidential term has triggered diverse reactions from Coptic commentators.
Date of source: Monday, July 11, 2005
Sawt al-Umma succeeded in conducting interviews with al-Jamā‘āt al-Islāmīya affiliates living in London about the explosions that took place
Date of source: Monday, February 6, 2006
The mysterious disappearance of a Jihād Group leader, ‘Abboud al-Zumur, from the Limān Tora Prison has led many inmates to threaten hunger strike. The wife of al-Zumur, Umm al-Haytham, has called upon the public prosecutor, the interior minister, and Egyptian human rights organizations about an...
Date of source: Monday, October 3, 2005
In an interview with Sawt al-Umma, ‘Adlī Abādīr responds to accusations of inciting sectarian strife, receiving foreign funds and working against Egypt’s national interests.
Date of source: Monday, September 27, 2004
The Grand Mufti stated that jizya should be imposed on non-Orthodox Christians living in Egypt. He confirmed that jizya is deeply rooted in Fiqh [Islamic jurisprudence]. We must differentiate, however, between Orthodox Christians; Egyptian citizens, and other Christian denominations, including...
Date of source: Monday, August 2, 2004
Three Muslim scholars issued a strange fatwa that was published in Al-Haqiqa [the Truth] newspaper. The three scholars object to the appointment of Dr. Youssef Boutros Ghali as Minister of Finance because, according to them, a non-Muslim must not preside over the Bayt Al-Mal [public treasury] of...
Date of source: Tuesday, July 24, 2001
The head of the Labor Party said that the Brotherhood does not need the party now as they have 17 representatives in Parliament. He added that the party bridged the gap between the Brotherhood and the other parties. The mistakes of the Brotherhood made the party what it is now. He denied...