Date of source: Tuesday, July 7, 1998
The author wonders who will succeed sheik Sha’arawi. Who could take over his role as spiritual leader.
Date of source: Thursday, June 18, 1998
Sheik Mohammed Metwali Al-Sha’arawi, Egypt’s most popular preacher died early in the morning of the 17th of June.
Date of source: Tuesday, May 26, 1998
The Sheik of The Azhar mosque and the Pope called together for affirmative action against Israel.
Date of source: Monday, May 25, 1998
[Also in Al-Osbua and Al-Athnain of the same date]
The parliament witnessed a heated session with Dr. Mohammed Sayed Tantawi, sheik of the Azhar mosque, who fiercely attacked those who insult the Azhar and opposing his plan of reform.
Date of source: Monday, May 11, 1998
Dr. Mohammed Sayed Tantawi says the personal status law does not contradict the religious doctrine in any way. The application of the law is, however, the duty of the judge who may use his own judgment.
Date of source: Friday, May 8, 1998
The declaration of the Sheik Al-Azhar that Bait Al-Ta’a, The institution of forcing the wife who has left the house of her husband to return to it, does not exist in Islamic theology, angered a lot of Muslim scholars.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 29, 1998
Pope Shenouda speaks again out against Western interference in Egypt. Those who attempt in their ignorance to prevent the aid to Egypt should know that this does not affect only the Muslims but also the Christian Egyptians. Their behavior shows a lack of understanding and wisdom and political...
Date of source: Wednesday, April 29, 1998
Despite the decree issued by Dr. Hamdi Zakzouk, the Minister of Religious Endowments, that regulates the appointment of preachers many unqualified people are still preaching in mosques around the country. Examples are given.
Date of source: Saturday, March 28, 1998
3,000 Sunni Muslims protest a civil marriage bill passed by the cabinet.
Date of source: Thursday, March 19, 1998
A conflict between Sheikh Tantawi and a group of anti-secular scholars at the Azhar might result in their expulsion from the Azhar.