Date of source: Sunday, November 16, 2003
The article is about the possibilities of releasing Aboud Al-Zomor who was sentenced to life imprisonment on charges of attempting to carry out a coup and forming a terrorist group which perpetrated crimes during 1980 and 1981. The family of Aboud Al-Zomor filed a complaint before the State Council...
Date of source: Sunday, October 12, 2003
Twelve members of the extremist Islamic group “Al-Takfir Wa Al-Higra” were recently seized. The group attempts to revive the activities of the old “Al-Takfir Wa Al-Higra” group led by Shukri Mustafa
Date of source: Thursday, October 9, 2003
The writer comments on the decision of releasing Karam Zuhdi and raises a question: Did Karam Zuhdi sell Aboud Al-Zumor, his master, to the government?
Date of source: Tuesday, October 14, 2003
Al-Zaydi wonders where contemporary Islamic ideology stands in relation to the concept of homeland. His question comes in response to a research paper by a Saudi intellectual about the Palestinian issue that was introduced in the media festival organized by Al-Manar [lighthouse] satellite channel....
Date of source: Sunday, September 21, 2003
As a reaction to the decision of the Ministry of Interior to acquit 1,000 members of fundamentalist groups, Aboud Al-Zumor and other prominent imprisoned leaders of the Gama´a Al-Islamiya are preparing for a deal to acquit more members. The article gives the details of this deal.
Date of source: Monday, September 15, 2003
The author comments on the negative effects of the attacks of September 11 on Islam and Muslims. He also argued associating Islam with terrorism is an unjust accusation. Still, he believes that the West is not to be blamed for its perspective on Islam. Actually, Muslims should blame themselves for...
Date of source: Saturday, September 13, 2003
In the light of the last chapter of a book titled “Ruling in Islam,” the article presents the meaning of “renewing fiqh,” “changing world,” and the role that can be played by the Gama´a Al-Islamiya in pushing that development.
Date of source: Monday, June 2, 2003
The writer gives five points commenting on the terrorist attacks in Riyadh and Casablanca. First, he differentiates between the accidents of Riyadh and Casablanca with the ones in Palestine. Secondly, he emphasizes the importance of condemning such actions and stresses the significance of examining...
Date of source: Saturday, March 29, 2003
The article gives a background about fundamentalist Muhammad Sharaf, who is responsible for the legal committee of the Jihad group and who has been seized recently by Egyptian authorities.
Date of source: Saturday, March 8, 2003
The difference between the Israeli and Egyptian press in reporting news related to the Palestinian and Israeli attacks reflect the polarization taking place. A major difference is in reporting and selecting news and quotes. That is most remarkable in the way the Palestinian condemnation of the...