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Date of source: Friday, March 3, 2006
A master’s dissertation on “The Literary Stamp of al-Qaradāwī’s Discourse” by Sayyid Ibrāhīm Sayyid has highlighted the role of Islamic discourse in countering anti-Islamic campaigns and correcting false perceptions about religion.
Date of source: Friday, March 3, 2006
Views in the Muslim world have differed over the proper reaction to the controversial Danish cartoons. However, most Muslim scholars have stressed the need for drawing clear lines between freedom of expression and irresponsible freedom that insults religious beliefs.
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...
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.
Date of source: Monday, September 29, 2003
A presidential decree to the effect of appointing Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayyeb, the Mufti of Egypt, as rector of the Azhar University and appointing Dr. Ali Gomaa, professor of fiqh at the Azhar University, as the mufti of Egypt was issued yesterday.
Date of source: Wednesday, September 24, 2003
In a few days time, a presidential decree for appointing a new Azhar rector will be issued. Dr. Ismael Al-Deftar, professor of hadith at the Azhar University, or Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayyeb, the mufti of Egypt, are most likely to occupy the position and succeed Dr. Ahmed Omar Hashim.
Date of source: Monday, April 21, 2003
The rector of the Azhar University asked Arab countries to possess mass destruction weapons to be able to combat any aggression, as God orders Muslims. Such thing is now important especially after the invasion of Iraq.
Date of source: Monday, July 25, 2005
Dr. Ahmad al-Tayib, president of the Azhar University announced that the university’s council has decided to inaugurate a new faculty in the department of law and sharī‘a in order to teach its subjects in the English language.
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...
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...
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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.