Date of source: Monday, September 20, 2004
In an unprecedented move, the Arab League is preparing for holding an international conference under the title "Arab-European…The image of Islam in history textbook in Europe" in the period from 12 to 14 December.
Date of source: Monday, September 13, 2004
Archbishop Rowan Williams made his first visit to the Diocese of Egypt since he became the Archbishop of Canterbury. The archbishop met with President Mubarak, Dr. Muhammad Sayyed Tantawi, the Grand imam of the Azhar, Pope Shenouda and laid the foundation stone of Harpur Community Health Centre in...
Date of source: Friday, September 10, 2004
This lecture forms the background to Lord Carey’s lecture in July in Cairo. Lord Carey explained his purpose of seeking to build bridges of understanding between Islam and Christianity. “Compassion and understanding are the only tools to handle hatred and violence.” For understanding also critical...
Date of source: Thursday, September 2, 2004
Islamic organisations in Britain welcomed the dismissal of Harry Cummins, a press officer of the British Council – the government agency responsible for promoting English language and culture abroad. The Guardian explained that the press officer criticised what he called “the black heart of Islam...
Date of source: Thursday, September 2, 2004
Some Western thinkers believe that the conflict between Islam and the West is mainly a civilization-related conflict due to the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunna and because Islam obliges Muslims to practice jihad against non-Muslims. That is why the West adopts an attitude of hatred and bigotry...
Date of source: Tuesday, September 7, 2004
In a lecture given at the Journalists’ Syndicate, Dr. Youssef Al-Qaradawi explained that the prophet was tolerant in dealing with People of the Book [Jews and Christians], and that is why they are called “People of the Book.”
Date of source: Friday, August 13, 2004
Egyptian religious scholars criticized the term “fundamentalism” and claimed that it is a suspicious term that was invented by the West in order to distort the image of Islam and accuse Islam of being a religion that calls for bigotry, violence and terrorism against non-Muslims.
Date of source: Wednesday, August 4, 2004
In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, during his recent visit to Cairo, he emphasized that there are some people behind the fierce attack against Islam. He thinks that they have political interests invested in defaming Islam and associating it with terrorism. The interview tackled other issues as...
Date of source: Saturday, August 7, 2004
Mixing the two concepts of jihad and liberation has made many Arabs support Al-Qa’ida’s actions in Iraq considering it Jihad. Declaring jihad became open field for anyone who wants to act against his government, his country or against other countries. There is a big difference between the concept...
Date of source: Wednesday, July 21, 2004
In an Alexandrian youth camp, the Egyptian Grand Mufti, Dr. Ali Goma’a, met with nearly 500 students from Egyptian universities and from delegations studying at the Azhar. Dr Goma’a gave his lecture on the mosque’s role in building the individual. Dr. Goma’a also answered questions on various...