Date of source: Sunday, June 15, 2008
The various members of Turkey’s political scene are still fiercely debating the issue of the ban on headscarves in public institutions. Recently the high court ruled that the constitutional amendment that was passed in February allowing women to wear the headscarves in universities is null. The...
Date of source: Sunday, June 8, 2008
Ahmad Hayati discusses the dangers of the niqab in Egyptian society, he substantiates his point by recounting the tale of a man who donned the niqab to speak to his sweetheart.
Date of source: Sunday, June 8, 2008
The article debates the issue of the niqāb in Egypt. The author comments that while he believes that donning the hijāb is down to personal choice, he views the niqāb as a decision to not interact with society. Furthermore, he comments that the niqāb can be used as a disguise for criminals.
Date of source: Monday, May 26, 2008
A review of Dr. Muhammad Salīm al-‘Awā’s book about circumcision for girls.
Date of source: Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Drs. Huslman wishes all Muslim readers a blessed end to the period of fasting, and points to an article highlighting the difficulties on reporting on Islam in the West.
Date of source: Saturday, September 20, 2008
Shī‘ah scholars have responded to al-Qaradāwī’s statements about the divide between Sunnī and Shī‘ah Islam.
Date of source: Sunday, June 15, 2008
The recent occurrence of a spate of incidents that seem to target Copts has left many wondering how such incidents should be tackled. This article calls for people to view such incidents as attacks on the Egyptian people as a whole and states that the authorities should arrest the perpetrators...
Date of source: Friday, May 16, 2008
A fundamentalist pastor whom Senator John McCain considers his “Spiritual Guide” called Islam “the greatest religious enemy of our civilization and the world.” He claimed that the historic mission of America is to see this false religion destroyed.
Date of source: Thursday, May 8, 2008
The new American ambassador to Cairo seeks to open communication channels with the Azhar and calls for an effective cooperation.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Shaykh Yūsuf al-Qaradāwī issues a fatwá urging Muslims to reduce the prayer time during working hours so as not to exceed 10 minutes.