Date of source: Monday, October 16, 2000
The Sheikh of the Azhar swore that he is not going to appoint any one of the editors of "Sout Al-Azhar" newspaper. This made them lose hope in achieving stability in their job. Dr. Karam Shalabi, the new editor in chief, put some professors and demonstrators at the heads of editorial departments....
Date of source: Monday, October 9, 2000
The main reason for the differences between the Grand Sheikh and Gamal Badawi was the constant interference of the former in the administration of Sout Al-Azhar. He elaborated on the rules of the paper and attempted to implement them without consulting the chief editor.