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Date of source: Sunday, June 6, 2004
Journalists, both Muslim and Coptic, continue to sign a statement that denounces Muhammad Emara’s writings affronting Christianity in Al-Akhbar newspapers. Emara gives no heed to the complaining voices rising around him. He acts as if he is certain that no body can stand in his way. The key mistake...
Date of source: Sunday, June 6, 2004
The board of the Journalists’ Syndicate, headed by Galal Aref, decided to officially address the Higher Council of Press regarding the complaint. The decision was made in spite of objections raised by board members belonging to the Islamic trend.
Newspapers inside and outside Egypt such as Rose...
Date of source: Sunday, June 6, 2004
Dr. Muhammad Emara writes words that are awaited by extremists and supporters of sectarianism at the weekly Watani to prove their viewpoint that Dr. Emara’s words are offensive to the Bible and Christians. Watani appeals to the emotions of Christians who isolate themselves within church circles and...
Date of source: Sunday, June 13, 2004
The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt used to use the words “Their duties are like our duties and their rights are like our rights.” to explain how they will deal with Copts if they reach power. Regardless of the eliminated phrase “whether they like it or not,” this sentence implies equality, yet there...
Date of source: Sunday, June 13, 2004
Muhammad Emara tried in his column the Friday before last in Al-Akhbar newspaper to withdraw the insults he directed against Christianity, the faith of a large segment of Egyptian society. We find his attempt - as a whole - positive, and we hope that he will never in the future return [to such...
Date of source: Saturday, July 3, 2004
“Non-Muslims in an Islamic society” is a book written by Sheikh Youssef Al-Qaradawi in 1982. The book is a study based on science and thought and focuses on fiqh and history. It examines the legal status of non-Muslims in Islamic societies in all aspects of life. In his book, Al-Qaradawi does not...
Date of source: Saturday, July 10, 2004
The dilemma of Riddah
[apostasy] occupied the Muslim society in the past and present. Some people believe that there is
no punishment for apostasy at all. Others believe that the punishment for apostasy should be
harsh, citing the single hadith in the Prophetic Sunna about apostasy [if anyone...
Date of source: Saturday, September 11, 2004
Any
attempt to re-read holy texts and present a new opinion is regarded as apostasy and a deviation
from “what is necessarily recognized as part of religion.” According to this rule, thinking of a
new interpretation of religion is penalized with death. I, along with other intellectuals,
offered...
Date of source: Saturday, December 18, 2004
Al-
Qaradāwī has been able to establish himself as a prominent Islamic thinker in the last
few years. In all his books, al-Qaradāwī raised some heated arguments in his opinions
concerning misyar marriage, banning veils in France, etc.
Date of source: Thursday, April 29, 2004
I have been
lately assigned the post of Vice President of the newly established Egyptian National Council for
Human Rights. It is one of the most challenging and time-consuming responsibilities. Discharging
said responsibilities is compelling me to give up many other commitments that I had made...
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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.