Date of source: Monday, October 27, 2003
The article discusses the Islamic attitude vis-à-vis war and violence. He writes that Islam does not call for violence. Islam was not revealed in order to eliminate kufar [plural of kafir, meaning an infidel or an unbeliever] but to get rid of kufr [infidelity and unbelief] among people--therefore...
Date of source: Monday, October 27, 2003
Sout Al-Umma devoted a special file for Sayed Qutb discussing his childhood, professional life and opinions. Sayed Qutb was the main ideologue for Islamic groups in the 1960s. He is still often quoted.
Date of source: Sunday, October 12, 2003
Twelve members of the extremist Islamic group “Al-Takfir Wa Al-Higra” were recently seized. The group attempts to revive the activities of the old “Al-Takfir Wa Al-Higra” group led by Shukri Mustafa
Date of source: Tuesday, September 9, 2003
The writer sheds light on the status of Muslim communities in the West before and after the events of September 11.
Date of source: Friday, August 22, 2003
The author comments on the issue of jihad in Islam. He believes that Muslims need a new fiqh for jihad that takes into consideration changes in the relations between different nations.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 19, 2003
The author gives examples of what he believes is external religiosity. He expresses the opinion that external religiosity is one of the consequences of “the crisis of identity” Egyptians are going through.
Date of source: Wednesday, August 20, 2003
The author explains how the Muslim Brotherhood group was the beginning of Islamized terrorism in Egypt.
Date of source: Wednesday, August 6, 2003
The author explains how the Muslim Brotherhood group was the beginning of Islamized terrorism in Egypt.
Date of source: Thursday, July 31, 2003
Dr. Youssef Al-Qaradawi believes that some of the Islamic religious discourse expressions are no longer accepted by non-Muslim minorities in Islamic countries. For example, the word “dhimmis.” He believes that this word can be substituted with “citizens.” He adds that the age of globalization...
Date of source: Tuesday, August 5, 2003
The author explains the concept of “Religious fundamentals that are known by necessity,” especially as it used a lot against any one who brings about a new ijtihad.