Date of source: Sunday, February 12, 2006
The author reviews a report issued by Al-Ahrām Center for Political and Strategic Studies in the form of a handbook about Islamist movements and organizations, in a bid to come up with a clear definition of terrorism.
Date of source: Saturday, February 4, 2006 to Friday, February 10, 2006
The author says that al-Qā‘ida is witnessing major changes that are negatively affecting the movement. Al-Zarqāwī has managed to spread his control over all strategic, intellectual, regulatory and financial aspects of al-Qā‘ida and nothing left for Bin Lādin and al-Zawāhrī except spiritual...
Date of source: Sunday, February 5, 2006
The author ascribes the unprecedented success of Hamās in the recent parliamentary elections to several factors, most notably its Islamic thrust.
Date of source: Sunday, February 5, 2006
Al-Ahrām Center for Political and Strategic Studies has recently published the first issue of the Guide to Islamic Movements in the World, which provides a thorough analysis of the increasing popularity of Islamic movements and ideas around the world.
Date of source: Saturday, February 4, 2006 to Friday, February 10, 2006
Dr. cAbd al-Majīd believes that any religious organization established on the basis of "hear and obey” principle is not able to be involved in a free democratic process. He adds that although Islamic movements have developed their political discourse, they are still far behind the requirements...
Date of source: Saturday, February 4, 2006 to Friday, February 10, 2006
Over the last twenty years, some Islamic movements have preferred to work within their societies regarding their governments "the closer enemy.” They have divided the world into two sections: Dār al-Islām (the land of Islam), and Dār al-Harb (the land of war).
Date of source: Saturday, February 4, 2006 to Friday, February 10, 2006
In this interview, renowned intellectual and philosopher Murād Wahbā expresses his belief that Hamās has two alternatives; either to succeed in destroying Israel or to change its policy and accept negotiations with Israel. He says that the existance of a strong secular movement is the solution to...
Date of source: Saturday, February 4, 2006 to Friday, February 10, 2006
The author explains the negative consequences of the Islamic National Front’s rule of Sudan, which started in 1989, and continued for 15 years. He states that the front spread terrorism, oppression and violations of human rights all over Sudan.
Date of source: Saturday, February 4, 2006 to Friday, February 10, 2006
Muna Bakr says Islamic groups that cheered at the victory of the Turkish Islamic Refah Party did not notice that party’s program is basically secular.
Date of source: Saturday, February 4, 2006 to Friday, February 10, 2006
‘Isām‘Abd al-‘Azīz, the author, explains that studies, research and articles produced by American think tanks about Islamic movement in the Arab world are very biased. He argues that most of the problems facing American policies in the Middle East can be partly attributed to defects in American...