Date of source: Tuesday, February 10, 2004
The article is an interview with Dr. Ali Al-Samman, the Deputy of the Permanent Committee for
Inter-Religious Dialogue. Issues discussed in the interview include
inter-religious dialogue,
acts of violence, extremism, the relation between the Arab World and the West.
Date of source: Monday, November 22, 2004
Safwat Hegazi is the focal point of fierce criticism because he does not only introduce himself as a preacher or an orator but he also acts as a mufti entitled to give religious opinions about a myriad of issues.
For Hegazi, the Azhar is not the only entity that issues fatwas for the people. Hegazi...
Date of source: Saturday, April 23, 2005
The generator of ugliness, hatred and cruelty, just like power generators, explodes under pressure, which is exactly the case of poor Muslims, who carry a heavy load of pressures from the clerics in our country.
Date of source: Saturday, March 19, 2005
Fatwa stars lock horns on satellite stations
Cyber fatwas have become an enchanting theme as to know what is right and what is wrong.
Date of source: Friday, February 18, 2005
Many non-specialists have infiltrated the field of fatwas, especially by airing their opinions on satellite channels. Dr. ‘Alī Jumca, the Muftī of the Republic, warned against the spread of non-specialists in the field of the fatwa who have often appeared on the screens of satellite channels...
Date of source: Saturday, October 9, 2004
A laundry shop owner once inquired about whether he should continue ironing women’s trousers. The fatwa came as shocking as the question is: if these trousers are worn outdoors then the laundryman should not iron them because in that case he is aiding the wrongdoing of tabaruj [make-up and other...
Date of source: Friday, December 14, 2001
Al-Ahrar devoted a whole page to the statements given by the Sheikh of the Azhar, Sheikh Youssef Al-Qaradawi and the Mufti concerning attacking Israeli civilians. The paper also asked some Islamic intellectuals their opinions in that respect.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 12, 2001
Sheikh Al-Qaradawi stressed that the Palestinians have the right to defend their lands and homes by all ways and means. This right was stated by the heavenly Shari’as and international laws. He added that the operations the Palestinians committed against the Israelis were martyrdom and not suicidal...
Date of source: Friday, November 30, 2001
The basis of the Qur’anic discourse is that any religious ruling or opinion should be accompanied with evidences. A language should be used that attracts people and does not offend unbelievers. This is the basis for the comment on a fatwa issued by the Permanent Committee for Scientific Researches...
Date of source: Tuesday, August 28, 2001
Sheikh Youssef Al-Qaradwi was harshly attacked because of his fatwa allowing non-Muslim women who have converted to Islam to stay with their non-Muslim husbands. The author believes that ijtihad should suit the spirit of the age and the tolerance of Islam. Otherwise, Muslims will be representing an...