Date of source: Thursday, July 5, 2007
Muftī of Egypt Shaykh ‘Alī Jum‘ah talked about a number of issues, in an interview with al-Sharq al-Awsat, including fixed interest, setting up a body to monitor Fatwás, and the importance of coexistence between Muslims in the East and West.
Date of source: Friday, July 6, 2007
In his interview with the Egyptian Muftī, Ahmad Hassan tackles recent controversial issues involving the Muftī. He discusses the issuance of false Fatwás, and combats the political intrigue that aims at shaking his status as a Muslim cleric, saying that his status as a cleric is unshakable.
Date of source: Sunday, July 8, 2007
The article discusses a conference entitled, ‘The Status of Religious Minorities in Europe and in the Middle East.’ It highlights the topics discussed, including the need to foster inter-cultural and inter-religious dialogue, and stresses that Muslims in the Middle East should learn from their...
Date of source: Wednesday, July 4, 2007
The following article presents an overview of the Annual Anglican-Al Azhar Interfaith Meeting that implicitly dealt with dialogue and means of furthering it. Wisam al-Deweny provides her input on the subject, and recommends means of improving this dialogue in the future.
Date of source: Friday, June 29, 2007
Religious, medical, and social milieus in Egypt witness heated discussions about the legitimacy of female circumcision. The Muftī of the republic considers it H...
Date of source: Tuesday, July 3, 2007
An interview with the Muftī of Egypt, Dr. ‘Alī Jum‘ah. The Muftī discusses current issues about Fatwás and the functioning of Dār al-Iftā’. He further comments on hot current Islamic issues.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 3, 2007
The author expresses his opinion about the establishment of Fatwá Monitoring System.
Date of source: Thursday, June 21, 2007
The article represents different opinions of many youth who have lost their confidence in men of religion because they believe that the new Fatwás issued by these men only serve politics.
Date of source: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
al-Dustūr interviews the Azhar grand Imām, Shaykh Muḥammad Ṭanṭāwī, about whether his Fatwás are related to the ‘presidential’ statements.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Muhammad Khalīl al-Ḥakāymah, former leading member of al-Jamā‘ah al-Islāmīyah, has issued a statement in which he calls on what he called al-Qā‘idah’s elements in Egypt to attack all Israeli and American targets in Egypt.