Date of source: Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Ihāb ‘Abd al-Hamīd writes that unlike the Jews of pre-1948 Europe, Jews in Egypt lived side by side with Muslims and Christians and assumed positions of influence in a number of Egyptian ministries.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 28, 2005
In a recent speech, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denied the Nazi Holocaust against the Jews, describing it as a "myth" promoted to defend Israel. The author argues that there is indisputable historical fact to prove that the Holocaust did take place.
Date of source: Tuesday, September 6, 2005
Iran is an Islamic Republic governed by the Islamic sharī‘a. Yet a quick look at the history of the state makes it clear that many cruel practices are contradictory to the Holy Qur’ān and generally accepted hadīths.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Salman Rushdie said in an interview that reform would guarantee Muslims’ accession to the modern era, criticizing top clerics and shaykhs for dragging their feet over the reform of Islam.
Date of source: Tuesday, February 21, 2006
A Portuguese cartoonist has applied for a contest, organized by Iranian newspaper Hamshahri, to draw the Holocaust, in reply to Danish cartoons, considered by many to be anti-Islamic.
Date of source: Tuesday, February 7, 2006
Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten reiterated its apology to the Muslim world over the cartoons it had published on September 30, 2005, which nourished antagonistic sentiments against Denmark. However, the newspaper editor Carsten Juste refused to pledge to not publish any more articles or cartoons...
Date of source: Sunday, February 5, 2006
William al-Mirrī presents two different explanations for the growing influence of Islamic movements in the Arab world.
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: Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Dutch authorities recently blocked the transmission of al-Manār Channel, owned by the Lebanese Hizb Allāh and the Iranian Sahar TV1, arguing that they spread "hate, encourage the radicalization of Muslims, and glorify terrorist attacks."
Date of source: Sunday, January 29, 2006
Dutch authorities recently blocked the transmission of Saudi Iqra’ [Read] TV and Iranian al-‘Ālam (the World), arguing that the channels encourage radicalism and promote anti-Semitism.