Date of source: Sunday, October 29, 2006
In his article, Majdī Khalīl stresses the Arab and Islamic world’s need of the West. He questions contemporary Islam and Muslims in the light of some of the world’s thinkers. Khalīl highlights the compelling need for the Arabic and Islamic countries to cooperate with the different West to lead to...
Date of source: Friday, October 27, 2006
The attack on
Islam and Prophet Muhammad seem to be ongoing. The author believes that a global Islamic plan should be drawn up to
confront these offences and to specify whether to confiscate such books or make them available to readers.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 25, 2006
The author argues that the U.S. has misapplied the definition of
terrorism to pursue its own policies and strategies in the Middle East region. This has not helped to reduced
terrorism however, but only fueled further terrorist operations.
Date of source: Thursday, October 26, 2006
Explaining the broad meaning of the concept of jihād in Islām, Muslim thinker Rajab al-Bannā quoted famous British writer Karen Armstrong’s definition of it as "struggle and effort, not a synonym for holy war as Westerners define it." Ahmad ‘Izz al-Dīn al-‘Arab wrote in a short article in al-Wafd...
Date of source: Sunday, October 22, 2006
A report published by United Civilians for Peace (U.C.P.), an organization active in the development field, revealed that many Dutch companies invest in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, especially in the West Bank.
Date of source: Saturday, October 21, 2006 to Friday, October 27, 2006
The author deals with a documentary called ‘Jesus
Camp’ in which children learn to sacrifice their souls for their religion and are prepared to take their place in
the Lord’s army, fighting the powers of evil and corruption.
Date of source: Sunday, October 22, 2006
The author discusses the issue of the ordination of women in various Christian denominations and traditions.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 24, 2006
The official spokesman of the Coptic Orthodox Church announced that Pope Shenouda is in good
health after having an operation on his spinal column. All news that the pope is suffering from cancer was
denounced.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Pope Shenouda underwent successful surgery on his spine. The
Egyptian permanent ambassador to the United States and the Egyptian general consul in New York visited Pope
Shenouda to deliver President Mubarak’s and the whole Egyptian people’s greetings.
Date of source: Sunday, October 22, 2006
The Marqus Coptic Orthodox Cathedral is considering holding a video conference interview
with Pope Shenouda at his residence at the Cleveland Hospital in the U.S. The pope is expected to have surgery on
his spine.