Date of source: Sunday, December 30, 2007
The author highlights incidents in Egypt in the last month that deal with religions and relations between Muslims and Christians, he believes that these incidents are representative of Egyptian attitude in general toward religions. He concludes by wondering if Egypt is going backwards.
Date of source: Saturday, November 10, 2007
al-Jamā‘ah al-Islāmīyah and al-Jihād have major structural differences; however, they are both engaged in revisions that will stop the groups’ from using violence in their political activity. al-Qā‘idah fears the influence of the introspections on its members.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 21, 2003
Ayman Al-Zawahry, second most important man in Al-Qa´ida network, has written a book in which he calls all the Islamic nation to join jihad. He accuses Jews, Christians and even some Muslims of being apostates so that shedding their blood is permissible.
Date of source: Friday, August 5, 2005
After receiving death threats, Dr. Sayyid al-Qimnī has announced his decision to give up writing in the media, or otherwise publishing his work. He has also disowned all his previous work, including his books, essays and research.
Date of source: Wednesday, August 3, 2005
Sayyīd al-Qimnī, a persecuted intellectual, requires the support of the elite in order to resume his work.
Date of source: Sunday, February 19, 2006
The author notes that while reactions to the Danish cartoons have gotten out of hand, the main force behind those reactions was not religious, but politically-motivated groups. He calls on Muslimsnot to blame all Westerners for the cartoons, and for Westerners in kind to not blame all Muslims for...
Date of source: Wednesday, May 12, 2004
In a long message leaked from the Belmarch Prison in southeast London, Muslim fundamentalist Abu Qatada Al-Falastini [the Palestinian], praised Ayman Al-Zawahry and described him as “the sage of the Islamic movement.” Abu Qatada responded to criticism directed against Al-Zawahry written by Montaser...
Date of source: Sunday, May 20, 2001
The sentences of the members of the Gama’at Al-Islamiyya and Jihad organizations, who issued the initiative to cease violence, will end on October 12. The former head of the State Security said that there is no doubt that the cease-violence initiative contributed to the fact that many of the secret...