Date of source: Saturday, January 7, 2006 to Friday, January 13, 2006
In this 1949 article, the late Egyptian intellectual ‘Abbās al-‘Aqqād argues that the Muslim Brotherhood, which he says has sparked unprecedented sedition in Egyptian society, has dubious origins, saying that the grandfather of the Brotherhood founder was a watch fixer in Morocco, a job that was...
Date of source: Saturday, January 7, 2006
The article affirms that Hamās, being one of the branches of the international organization of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, has followed in the footsteps of the latter by getting involved in politics and entering the legislative elections in an attempt to seek a new legitimacy and gain new ground.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 10, 2006
The Brotherhood participation in the democratic process, if genuine, constitutes a qualitative leap that entails the renunciation of violence, refraining from the takfīr [to rule that someone is infidel] ideology and accepting peaceful political activities as a means to reach power.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Muhammad Salmāwī argues that Egypt is at a crossroads between an Islamic religious state and a civil state governed by the ruling party which has lost credibility in the Egyptian street.
Date of source: Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Although the Muslim Brotherhood describe themselves as a modernist group that was formed to rejuvenate Islam, the author argues that they have never championed the call for secularism nor have they adopted a modern approach.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 7, 2005
A summary of articles about a controversial document attributed to the Muslim Brotherhood, which bodes no good for the future of the Copts in Egypt.
Date of source: Tuesday, November 29, 2005
The outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group is reported to have hacked the website of Rose al-Yousuf daily newspaper.
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Throughout its long history, the major religious institution in Egypt, the Azhar, has been known for its neutral moderate stance on the different issues on the Egyptian political domain. In recent years, however, Azhar scholars have increasingly featured on the political scene.
Date of source: Sunday, October 30, 2005
A discussion about Tariq Ramadān, his roots and ideology.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Given its firm views on women’s issues, the banned Muslim Brotherhood group has been using slogans of women’s emancipation for its own advantage.