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28. Prejudicing the Shari‘ah article in the constitution… a major crime against the religion and the nation
Date of source: Thursday, November 30, 2006
Scholars have rejected calls to amend the second article of the constitution which stipulates that the principles of Sharī‘ah are the mainstay of Egyptian legislation as they believe it would transform Egypt into a secular state.
23. A master’s thesis discusses the image of Islam in missionary literature
Date of source: Friday, March 3, 2006
The author comments on the study of Muhammad Ahmad Muhammad Ibrahīm Shihāta, a researcher in the faculty of languages and translation at the Azhar University, on the Christian missionary perspective of Islam from 1850 – 1950.
4. Responses to Mr. Hulsman´s lecture
Date of source: Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Mr. Hulsman´s presentation about Arab-West Report was followed by a recorded discussion with university staff and students. Azhar scholars and students voiced concerns about the image of Islam in the West and praised the work of Arab-West Report. Hulsman was, however, attacked by a French...
3. Presenting Arab-West Report at the Azhar University
Date of source: Wednesday, December 31, 2003
The roots of Arab-West Report, including a personal background of Drs. Cornelis Hulsman leading to the foundation of Arab-West Report. The text was presented as a lecture at the College of Languages and Translation of the Azhar University.
6. 19th century US pastor’s book on Prophet Muhammad okayed by the Azhar
Date of source: Saturday, July 2, 2005 to Friday, July 8, 2005
A book called Hayāt Muhammad [The Life of Mohammed], allegedly written by Revd. George Bush, the great grandfather of the incumbent US president, has caused a commotion in religious and popular circles, especially after the Azhar’s Islamic Research Academy has reportedly taken a final decision...
12. Kenneth Cragg, president of the Archbishopric of Jerusalem in a lecture at the Azhar: The greediness of Israel is the reason behind the conflict in the region
Date of source: Friday, May 3, 2002
Bishop Kenneth Cragg gave a lecture at the Azhar University. He said it is necessary to work for peace among the followers of the revealed religions and that it is important for all people to live in security and stability. He added that Israel is behind the conflict in the Middle East because has...
8. Azhar study asserts translation of Muslim terminology in evangelist literature distorted Islam’s image
Date of source: Sunday, February 12, 2006
The article discusses a study by an Egyptian researcher about the problems facing Muslim minorities and how poor translation of Muslim terminology has helped draw an untrue image of Islam.
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