Date of source: Wednesday, December 3, 2003
The Committee of Doctrine and Philosophy at the Islamic Research Institute started discussing research carried out by some scholars on the beliefs of the Qutb. There is a fear that the Azhar will change its stance towards the Qutbs, who are considered kufar [unbelievers].
Date of source: Tuesday, October 21, 2003
Fahmi Howeidi wrote an article in Al-Ahram titled “A Point of Order.”He discussed the issue of renewing the Islamic religious discourse, commenting on the seminar “Scientific Means for Renewing the Religious Discourse,” held by the Cairo Center for Human Rights Studies. Howeidi attacked the seminar...
Date of source: Wednesday, March 22, 2006
The author has made an interview with Dr. ‘Alī Mabrouk on the confiscation of his research on Islamic theology.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 12, 2003
General Muhammad Shibl comments on the criticism of Al-Liwa al-Islami of the writers of Al-Qahera. Al-Liwa al-Islami accused them of being secular writers who write against the true religion. Al-Liwa al-Islami responded to the article of Shibl by insulting him and comparing him to Salman Rushdi.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 5, 2003
The author explains the concept of “Religious fundamentals that are known by necessity,” especially as it used a lot against any one who brings about a new ijtihad.
Date of source: Saturday, July 26, 2003
The author explains that there are different groups of kufar [unbelievers] and not only one group, as many Muslims claim. He cites many Qur´anic verses to prove his point of view.
Date of source: Saturday, July 12, 2003 to Friday, July 18, 2003
Egyptian authorities received an Egyptian fundamentalist called Muhammad Mukhlis from Argentina after issuing a warrant proving that he belongs to an organization that threatens the Egyptian security directly, and aims at overthrowing the Egyptian government. Mukhlis is suspected of having...
Date of source: Saturday, May 31, 2003 to Friday, June 6, 2003
The author criticizes the ideas behind the Wahhabi movement in Saudi Arabia, which he believes is the biggest breeding grounds for extremist ideas. He blames Wahhabism for terrorism and violence in Egypt. He is of the opinion that both Wahhabism and foreign military bases harmed Saudi Arabia and...
Date of source: Friday, May 9, 2003
The article discusses the reasons behind the fact that some Islamic groups deny the other and accuse rulers, societies and even other Islamic groups of kufr [unbelief].
Date of source: Thursday, February 13, 2003
Usama Bin Laden accused all Arab leaders and possibly Arab peoples as well of kufr [unbelief]. Muslim scholars believe such an accusation show that Bin Laden is ignorant of the Shari´a because there is a hadith saying that he who accuses a Muslim of kufr becomes a kafar [unbeliever] himself.