Date of source: Thursday, July 6, 2006
The
Egyptian Muftī ‘Alī
Jum‘a was interviewed by Al-Sharq al-Awsat newspaper
during his visit to Bosnia, where he
discussed many important issues concerning the Muslims in the world.
Date of source: Saturday, June 24, 2006
In
an interview with
al-Ahrām al-‘Arabī, Algeria’s former permanent representative at
the Arab
League, Dr. Mustafa Sharīf, speaks out on his latest book, ’L’islam, tolérant ou
intolerant?
’ [Tolerant or intolerant Islam?], in which he attempts to correct widespread negative
perceptions of...
Date of source: Friday, May 12, 2006
The dialogue between civilizations requires that all parties be aware of its
importance. There should be respect
for the other and tolerance of differences.
Date of source: Thursday, May 4, 2006
The author discusses the events of 9/11 and argues that the attacks were the pretext for a
frightening
campaign against Islam and Muslims.
Date of source: Thursday, April 20, 2006
The author writes about the meeting at El-Sawy Culture Wheel that brought together a host of diplomats, intellectuals and university professors as well as representatives of civil society organizations to discuss several important topics including crises management and freedom of expression.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 19, 2006
On April
15, 2006, a discussion entitled
"Freedom of expression and respect for ’the other’: How to respond if one is
offended” was held
at El-Sawy Culture Wheel, Zamālik, Cairo. Participants from seven Arab and
European countries shared their
views on how to avoid the so-called ’clash of...
Date of source: Saturday, April 15, 2006
Analysis of the Denmark cartoons issue by Dr. Hasan Muhammad Wajīh, expert of linguistics of negotiation and cross-cultural communication at the Azhar University and moderator of the April 15, 2006 discussion at El-Sawy Culture Wheel on ‘Freedom of expression and respect for the other. How to...
Date of source: Saturday, November 3, 2001 to Friday, November 9, 2001
The article is the text of a statement by the Islamic Research Institute about Islam’s attitude towards terrorism. The statement points out that dialogue and understanding among nations and countries is the only way to keep the variation of cultures and civilizations, which is a law of God....
Date of source: Tuesday, October 23, 2001
After the attacks of September 11, a kind of polarization happened with the followers of the three heavenly religions. Moderates from the three religions can unite and form a religious coalition. The current war will not be able to put an end to terrorism. Accordingly, there should be an...
Date of source: Sunday, October 21, 2001
Arabic and Western thinking was impacted by the theories of Huntington, Fokoyama and Bernard Lewis who made the clash between cultures and the end of history something inevitable. Current events were explained in the view of theses theories. However, we need to consider deeply what is going on...