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12. Psychological analysis of major ‘different’ intellectuals
Date of source: Sunday, December 20, 2009
Mukhtār Mahmūd suggests that major intellectuals with extreme ideas usually suffer from psychological problems.
10. Against the mainstream [14]: Sayyid al-Qimni; founder of a great school of thought or a fraud and a conman?
Date of source: Saturday, December 19, 2009
This article exposes the two opposite points of view and stances towards one of the most controversial Egyptian writers, Sayyid al-Qimnī. One group of thinkers and writers of different nationalities are totally against al-Qimnī’s writings and ideologies, and have accused him of insulting Islam and...
11. Against the mainstream [14]: Adonis - “Arab civilization is disappearing and religion is no longer a spiritual experience”
Date of source: Friday, December 18, 2009
Mahmūd writes on controversial Syrian poet Adonis. He criticizes what he describes as Adonis’ atheist thoughts and presents other people’s arguments against Adonis.
12. Against the mainstream [12]: Hasan al-Turabi .. the founder of Islamic Protestantism, accused of distorting the Qur’an and misleading Muslims
Date of source: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Mukhtār Mahmūd discusses various controversial figures that have unusual religious views, and tries to refute their opinions. In this article he deals with the ideas of Sudanese Islamic thinker Hasan al-Turābī.
11. Against the mainstream [11] ‘Aminah Wadud… the first woman to lead prayers since the dawn of Islam
Date of source: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Mukhtār Mahmūd comments on women in Islam, and on ‘Amīnah Wadūd, the Muslim American who led Muslims during prayers four years ago.
10. Against the mainstream 10: Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd.. leader of the revolution to modernize and reform, and the greatest adversary to religious institutions
Date of source: Monday, December 14, 2009
Mukhtār Mahmūd discusses various controversial figures that have unusual religious views, and tries to refute their opinions. In this article he deals with the ideas of Nasr Hāmid Abū Zayd.
9. Against the mainstream [9] - Dr. Zaki Najib Mahmud: “Islam is the religion most respectful to science and intellect.”
Date of source: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Mukhtār Mahmūd discusses various figures that hold controversial religious views. In this article he deals with the ideas of Dr. Zakī Najīb Mahmūd.
8. Against the mainstream 8: Ahmad Subhi Mansur.. leader of the Qur’anists and the adversary of the Azhar shaykhs
Date of source: Saturday, December 12, 2009
Mukhtār Mahmūd discusses various controversial figures that have unusual religious views, and tries to refute their opinions. In this article he deals with the ideas of Ahmad Subhī Mansūr, the leader of the Qur’ānists.
7. Against the mainstream [7] - Rashad Khalifah claims prophecy and that his miracles exceed those of other prophets
Date of source: Friday, December 11, 2009
Mukhtār Mahmūd discusses various figures that hold controversial religious views In this article, he writes about Rashād Khalīfah and his claim of prophecy.
6. Against the mainstream<SUP> </SUP>[6]<SUP> c</SUP>Abd al-Rahman Badawi started as an extreme existentialist and ended as an enlightened Islamist
Date of source: Thursday, December 10, 2009
This article reflects on the existentialist ideology followed by Prof. ‘Abd al-Rahmān Badawī who devoted the last ten years of his life to defending Islam, the Prophet, the Holy Qur’ān and the Muslims against the severe attacks and claims of Western Orientalists.

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