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Date of source: Sunday, April 1, 2007
The media plays a significant role in the development of societies, which convey a virtual picture of the existing problems in that society. The relation between Christians and Muslims in Egypt is considered the most important issue covered by the media.
Date of source: Sunday, April 1, 2007
The article discusses of number of issues affecting the Coptic community in Egypt. It focuses on discrimination and divisive acts that lead to more splits within Egyptian society.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 3, 2007
The writer provides evidences and examples to prove that the hijāb did not exist during the Prophetic period and that it was ordained to the prophet’s wives.
Date of source: Monday, March 19, 2007
Dr. ‘Asfūr warns of the increasing penetration of Islamic fundamentalists in society. He suggests a radical change that can bring about a reform in all aspects of life.
Date of source: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Sayyid al-Qimnī examines the state of Ḥijāb amongst Arab traits and virtues.
Date of source: Monday, March 19, 2007
A student who underwent a sex-change operation is told by the president of the Azhar University that she is not allowed to return in order to finish her studies. The student intends to sue the Muftī for the fatwá he issued that defaming her reputation. She removed her Ḥijāb to prove to everyone...
Date of source: Sunday, March 18, 2007
An overview of the Secular Islam Summit held in the United States. The conference featured a number of speakers who supported reform within Islam as a religion and Muslim countries.
Date of source: Saturday, February 9, 2008
The article reports on a government decision to ban the wearing of the hijāb on public transport as well as in other educational and government institutions.
Date of source: Friday, February 8, 2008
The Turkish Parliament approved a draft law that allows women to wear the hijāb at Turkish universities. While advocates of the law consider it a step forward, opponents believe that it is a threat to the secular nature of the Turkish republic.
Date of source: Friday, May 25, 2007
The Center for Arab-West Understanding presents its annual report for 2006, highlighting the objectives achieved and the goals for the upcoming year. 2006 was landmarked by growing toward the Center for Arab-West Understanding, and laying the basis for an electronic documentation center.
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.