Date of source: Thursday, January 15, 2009
Hulsman comments on the previous article by Muhammad ‘Alī Ibrāhīm in which has attacked Islam and accused of having no morals or ethics.
Date of source: Saturday, August 23, 2008
‘Alā’ al-Jamal said there were a million visitors at the Virgin Monastery when fire erupted at a nearby farm. The security services are to blame and emergency response was inadequate.
Date of source: Friday, November 21, 2008
Bishop Bīshūy is the second in man the Coptic Orthodox Church. After being appointed bishop of Damietta, Kafr al-Shaykh and the Barārī, and Head of Saint Dimyānah Monastery, he investigates the origins of Yusūf Zaydān’s novel ’cAzazil.’
Date of source: Sunday, November 16, 2008
The Egyptian culture minister has called for accepting all religions; not just the three Abrahamic ones. The statement is a controversial one has divided opinions amongst religious scholars in Egypt.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 12, 2008
In his capacity as a lawyer, Ahmad ‘Abd al-Hafīz comments on Article 80 of the law. He asserts that this article threatens the principles of law and public institutions, and endangers many citizens. He displays a contradiction between this article and the principles of the judiciary in Egypt.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Sa‘d al-Dīn Ibrāhīm is sentenced to two years in prison, which he and many other critics view as punishment for freedom of expression, rather than the official charges of harming Egyptian welfare.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Najīb Jibrā’īl has accused the Islamic Research Academy of double standards following the confiscation of his book, ‘Izdirā’ bi Ahad al-Adyān al-Samāwīyah’ [Contempt of a Heavenly Religion].
Date of source: Sunday, July 20, 2008
The author describes various positions on the demonstrations of Expatriate Copts abroad. Foreign countries, the Egyptian government, and the Coptic organization seem to be little affected by these demonstrations.
Date of source: Monday, July 14, 2008
This article critiques the hold that religious institutions have over Egyptians and argues that they are an obstacle to the creation of a cohesive Egyptian identity.
Date of source: Monday, July 14, 2008
This article defends Nawwāl al-Sa‘dāwī from the criticism received over her autobiography, stating that her detractors have not read her work and distort her message.