Date of source: Sunday, November 25, 2007
The author presents an interview with Carolyn Ludwig, co-author of a new novel released by the American University in Cairo Press entitled, ‘The Churches of Egypt.’
Date of source: Wednesday, November 14, 2007
The author refutes claims of some Copts that late President Jamāl ‘Abd al-Nāṣir had discriminated against Copts through his nationalization movement.
Date of source: Sunday, November 4, 2007
The author discusses political reform in Egypt, and questions if it is even possible with the monopoly that the current ruling party enjoys in the political realm.
Date of source: Sunday, October 28, 2007
The author discusses a television program entitled, ‘King Farouk – Egypt’s last king,’ and the image of the monarchy as being inductive to driving Egypt toward development and pluralism.
Date of source: Sunday, October 21, 2007
The article discusses the author’s view of how Egypt will change over the coming years, and how these changes will affect the minorities in the political and social spheres.
Date of source: Sunday, September 23, 2007
The author reviews a novel authored by Assil Bassili entitled, ‘Irini Passi.’
Date of source: Sunday, September 9, 2007
The article discusses the tradition of Coptic New Year and its origin.
Date of source: Thursday, August 30, 2007
Ibrāhīm Jād, presents a quick review on a booklet published by Ibn Khaldoun Center for Development Studies entitled, ‘Qadīyat Markaz Ibn Khaldoun Ma‘rakat al-Dīmuqrātīyah al-Ḥurrīyah fī-Misr 2000 – 2003’ [The Case of the Ibn Khaldoun Center: a Battle for Democracy and Freedom in Egypt 2000 – 2003...
Date of source: Thursday, July 21, 2005
The religious establishment in Egypt is composed of four main branches: the Azhar, the Azhar University, the Ministry of Endowments, and the Dar al-Iftā’. They are independent institutions that are loyal to the state.
Date of source: Saturday, May 21, 2005
Assemblies and demonstrations take place after the Friday prayer and worshippers walk out of the mosques into the streets, which is not within the scope of the awqāf [endowments] ministry, said Awqāf Minister Mahmoud Hamdī Zaqzouq in an interview.