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Date of source: Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Regarding the khilāfah, (the system of governing of Muslims by a Caliph) ‘Abd al-Majīd says that "the Islamic nation from the days of the caliphates of the Prophet's companions to the Ottoman Caliphs constituted a religious state in which religion and politics were combined."
"That is what prompts...
Date of source: Tuesday, December 7, 2010
The author stresses the compelling need to implement the unified law for houses of worship in Egypt, saying that it is the next rational step in dealing with the increasing problem of sectarian tensions.
He highlights the fraternal relations and moderation that have ruled Muslim-Christian relations...
Date of source: Tuesday, November 30, 2010
‘Abd al-Majīd says that the heavy involvement of religion in this year’s parliamentary election is part of a global movement, which has been proven in a study recently published by Foreign Affairs magazine. The prevalence of religious slogans such as “Islam is the Answer”, he says, is a sign of two...
Date of source: Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Wahīd talks about the religious state and its existence throughout history. He says that mixing religion with politics inevitably results in a sanctified state that is not to be questioned and politicized religion which places the political agenda above all else. Wahīd adds that democracy is in the...
Date of source: Tuesday, October 12, 2010
In this article, ‘Abd al-Majīd says that patriotism for Egyptians now comes third in significance following allegiance to religion and city they grew up in. The author claims that religious affiliation has been on the rise since the 1970's and that it has now reached a terrifying level. He...
Date of source: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
The referendum for the separation of Southern Sudan is approaching at a time where those in the Nile valley are in dire need of unity. Yet here we are in the face of Africa's largest, and potentially wealthiest, country being divided. The question of whether Southern Sudan would join The Arab...
Date of source: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Whenever sectarian friction is coupled with religious extremism, to an extent that may lead to Fitnah, wisdom becomes a necessary tool to help diffuse the tension that builds up day after day. This accumulation means that younger generations grow up in an environment of potential Fitnah. Therefore...
Date of source: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The author writes about the reasons behind religious intolerance in the Arab region.
Date of source: Tuesday, September 30, 2008
The article discusses the differences between political Islamists and Salafīs and states that the increasing Shī‘ah trend is a worrying phenomenon for Islamists.
Date of source: Monday, April 21, 2008
In the article, Dr. Wahīd ‘Abd al-Majīd releases a comment he has received from lawyer ‘Isām Sultān, whom the author previously criticized for giving blind support to dā‘iayh cAmr Khālid.
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.