Date of source: Saturday, November 19, 2005
The article discusses the phenomenon of business in the name of Islam and cites prominent Muslim scholar, Dr. Ahmad ‘Umar Hāshim’s theological arguments on the matter.
Date of source: Saturday, November 12, 2005
In an interview with Hasan ‘Alī Dabbā, Dr. Yousuf al-Qaradāwī speaks his mind on a range of subjects concerning the future of the Islamic world and the harm Muslim extremists can cause to Islam.
Date of source: Friday, November 11, 2005
The author argues that the word jihād was mentioned in the Qur’ān in the sense of exerting utmost efforts in all fields of life, not only the battlefield, whereas Christianity has a long history of holy wars between the Protestants and the Catholics.
Date of source: Sunday, October 30, 2005
Capitalizing on the women’s poor knowledge, some unqualified women have set themselves us as dā‘iyas, despite lacking the requisite education or training.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Prominent outlawed Muslim Brotherhood activist ‘Isām al-‘Iryān has denied reports that he was released from detention after a deal with the Egyptian government, stating "we would never back down on demands for freedoms, respect for the constitution and an end to despotism”.
Date of source: Monday, October 10, 2005
‘Amr Khālid phenomenon has triggered several discussions in the Egyptian street.
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The author examines ‘Amr Khālid’s connections to the middle and upper class Egyptians and his new brand of televised piety.
Date of source: Sunday, October 9, 2005
‘Amr Khālid has had a remarkable march to fame as a dā‘iya.
Date of source: Friday, November 12, 2004
Dr. Mahmoud Hamdy Zaqzouq, Minister of Awqaf [Religious Endowments], emphasized the necessity of renewing religious discourse as compelled by changing times. He clarified that this renewal does not touch on the fundamentals of faith, but concerns matters that require progressive vision.
Date of source: Saturday, November 6, 2004
Dr. Rifa’at Al-Said’s recent yet-another-controversial book “Hassan Al-Banna, the armed sheikh” is focusing on the moment when the da’wa [Call to Islam] via wisdom and affability turns into armed violence. This sums up the idea of the book considering many people’s defense of Hassan Al-Banna, on...