Date of source: Wednesday, October 20, 2004
The book, Islam and Dialogue written by Dr. Mahmoud Hamdi Zaqzouq and translated by Dr. Mustafa Maher, discusses the idea of reform as an Islamic duty that should be reached through ijtihad and reason, and not just by replicating historical incidents.
Date of source: Monday, October 25, 2004
The battles that Dr. Bint Al-Shate` waged against Dr. Mustafa Mahmoud in the late 1970’s were the fiercest ones fought over the issue of the scientific miracles of the Qur’an. This came at a time when this trend was in its infancy, and had not yet developed into the mega-industry that it has become...
Date of source: Saturday, October 23, 2004
Banks are all the same, regardless whether they carry the name Islamic or not. They all work in accordance with a worldwide banking system. A study conducted by a group of professors and think-tanks from the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) held that the so-called Islamic banks are...
Date of source: Saturday, October 16, 2004
Mr. Abdel Rehim Rayhan, Ancient Antiquities Director of Dahab, discovered a plan set by the Zionists to change the Christian pilgrimage track in Sinai. Rayan mentioned that in 1967, some Jewish scholars visited Wadi Hagag, an area on the Christian pilgrimage track in Sinai, and took photographs of...
Date of source: Monday, October 18, 2004
Though the number of Muslims in Russia exceeds 20 millions, mostly living in the capital Moscow, they are facing many problems. Such problems, however, had not been a bar to many followers of other religions to embrace Islam.
Yelena Vladimir, 22, was the latest person who has embraced Islam.
Date of source: Monday, October 18, 2004
There has been a long-standing, highly ambiguous, relationship between the U.S. and Islamist groups. Under the Clinton administration, the American position was that these groups, as long as they did not resort to violence, have the right to exist and be lawfully presented. After the attacks of...
Date of source: Saturday, October 16, 2004
Happy Ramadan to Muslims in Egypt and the Arab world and around the world.
Date of source: Monday, October 18, 2004
Nazmi Luqa, a Copt, wrote many books, valiantly defending the Prophet Muhammad. His book ‘Muhammad; the Message and the Messenger’ especially was met by a huge outcry from people of both religions, who each saw him as part of some plot against their religion. Both Copts and some Muslims thought...
Date of source: Sunday, October 17, 2004
Dr. Bibawy is the author of sixteen books, a Ph.D. five times over, and going for the sixth. He has been very bold in the face of repeated criticism from Christians who believe he is too much of an advocate for Islam. In this interview Dr. Bibawy answers questions related to Christian-Muslim...
Date of source: Monday, October 18, 2004
The Supreme Administrative Court will give its verdict on a legal dispute between Pope Shenouda and the governor of Sohag over the Red Monastery in November.
After the court turned over the challenge pope Shenouda filed against the verdict ordering the removal of cultivated plants on 8 acres next...