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Christianity in the Arab World was flourishing in relative terms prior to the First World War and consequent break-up of the Ottoman Empire.
Date of source: Thursday, July 30, 2009
The quarterly report of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights observes four deaths and dozens of injuries in sectarian clashes in Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, April 6, 2008
The 2007 U.S. State Department human rights report fiercely attacked the Egyptian government for its serious human rights abuses.
Date of source: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
A conference entitled, ‘A celebration of heresy…critical thinking for Islamic reform,’ to take place in the U.S. at the end of the month will bring together Muslims from all over the world to discuss issues such as Sharī‘ah, women’s rights, and democracy in Islamic countries.
Date of source: Sunday, January 27, 2008
Muhammad Hijāzī, the controversial convert to Christianity speaks for the first time to the Egyptian press. He announces the birth of his daughter and asserts that he will continue to fight to achieve official recognition of his conversion.
Date of source: Wednesday, November 14, 2007
The following lines summarize an interview with Shaykh ‘Umar al-Dīb in which he discusses various current issues. He also announced a possible meeting between the Azhar and the Vatican.