Date of source: Wednesday, November 14, 2007
The following lines summarize an interview with Shaykh ‘Umar al-Dīb in which he discusses various current issues. He also announced a possible meeting between the Azhar and the Vatican.
Date of source: Friday, November 2, 2007 to Saturday, November 3, 2007
The article is a lengthy interview with Bishop Bīshūy in which he expresses his opinions on different issues.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Ibrāhīm Qā‘ūd criticizes the response of the Vatican to an open letter sent by 138 Muslim dignitaries from representing the Islamic trends all over the world that called for cooperation and peace between Islam and Christianity, believing that the attitude of the Vatican towards dialogue has changed...
Date of source: Friday, October 26, 2007
The article discusses the invitation to dialogue, initiated by Muslim scholars, to bridge the gap between Muslims and Christians. Muslim scholars are disappointed with Pope Benedict XVI’s negative response to the initiative. The article refers to Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran’s statement in which he...
Date of source: Sunday, October 28, 2007
The article presents an interview between Watani International and Dr. ‘Abd al-Mū‘tī Bayyūmī about the process that the Islamic Research Academy employs when choosing to approve or ban any literary works.
Date of source: Saturday, October 20, 2007
The author narrates a background history to the deteriorating situation of Christians in the East. He identifies the reasons behind this deterioration and discusses the origins of religious fundamentalism and the autocratic regimes in the Arab world.
Date of source: Sunday, October 21, 2007
The article discusses a letter sent by over 130 Muslim scholars to Christian leaders around the world, stressing the need for global peace.
Date of source: Sunday, October 21, 2007
Cardinal Jean Louis Tauran’s statement provokes hostile reactions from some Muslim and Azhar figures in Egypt. The cardinal stated that the “absolute interpretation” of the Qur’ān makes dialogue between Islam and Christianity difficult.
Date of source: Saturday, October 13, 2007
In a prolonged interview with Sanā’ al-Sa‘īd of al-Usbū‘, Pope Shenouda III spoke about a number of important issues in the Arab world.
Date of source: Monday, August 27, 2007
Dr. Ikrām Lam‘ī argues that the religious trend, which has been increasing throughout the past 30 years, is heading toward disappearance.