Date of source: Saturday, May 21, 2005
Demonstrations that start from mosques with copies of the Qur’ān held high just make us recall the past when the supporters of Mu‘āwiya Ibn Abī Sufiān, the founder of the Umayyad Dynasty that ruled an Islamic empire for nearly 100 years, hoisted copies of the Qur’ān high on spears to urge their...
Date of source: Monday, May 23, 2005
Deep differences suddenly struck the Egyptian Jihad organization that had been led for many years by Dr. Ayman al-Zāwhirī before his alliance with al-Qā‘ida’s leader Usāma Bin Lādin.
Date of source: Thursday, May 19, 2005
After the Cairo bombings, one tends to question whether or not random violence is a new trend? To answer, one should first denounce all forms of similar incidents. But one should not forget that the security treatment was shallow and contradictory.
Date of source: Sunday, May 22, 2005
It would be of course great if we could nominate a Copt in the presidential elections. I just think it is too early for us to do so. This is the last step that should be preceded by so many other steps and preparations and political awareness.
Date of source: Sunday, May 22, 2005
Next Wednesday will witness the public referendum on the constitutional amendment which was passed by Parliament earlier this month, and which allows for the first multi- candidate presidential elections in Egypt. It is to be hoped that the voters will actively respond by taking part in the...
Date of source: Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Muslim and Christian clerics convened to promote the participation in the referendum on the amendment of article 76 of the constitution and promoted it as a national and religious obligation.
Date of source: Tuesday, May 24, 2005
The “Save Egypt Front”[Jabhat Inqādh Misr] conducted its first press conference in London. Kamāl al-Hilbāwī, the consultant of the Front said that it is not a political party or movement like the Muslim Brotherhood. But he asserted that the movement has the capacity to mobilize thousands of people...
Date of source: Saturday, November 2, 2002
Islam is a universal religion that does not permit the oppression of Muslims or non-Muslims. This fact indicates justice, which is the basis of life in Islam. Islam is very keen on achieving justice for all human beings. Islam does not state justice only as a motto or but as a reality in the lives...
Date of source: Saturday, November 2, 2002
Members of the Creed and Philosophy Committee say that they are not new legislators and have not intentionally denied one of the fundamentals of religion, in an alleged attempt to justify their recommendation concerning the punishment for apostasy. They just want to terrorize anyone who thinks of...
Date of source: Saturday, November 16, 2002
Report on a visit to the monastery of St. Bishoi in Wadi al-Natroun organised by RNSAW.
Several requests for RNSAW work.