Date of source: Sunday, June 6, 2010
The author analyzes a book published recently which reveals the Muslim Brotherhood’s contradictions and their strategic thought.
Date of source: Saturday, May 15, 2010
This article considers the idea of the civil state and the relationship between religion and secularization; looking at if they are compatible in a country such as Egypt. The article also outlines the relationship between religious parties like the Muslim Brotherhood and secular elites.
Date of source: Monday, May 10, 2010
This article summaries the new slogan of some Muslim Brotherhood candidates for the upcoming elections which falls away from the usual “Islam is the Solution.”
Date of source: Sunday, May 16, 2010
With the tensions that have escalated between the West and the Islamic world since the September 11th attacks, foreign governments have advocated for a reform of religious education in Muslim-majority countries.
Date of source: Monday, May 10, 2010
Sūfīs in Alexandria were surprised by the blatant attacks by the Ministry of Awqāf (Religious Endowments) on their shrines and mosques. The attacks included the devastation of shrines and replacing the mosques marble pillars with concrete ones, in addition to stealing the contents of a number of...
Date of source: Sunday, April 11, 2010
This article by Watani gives a brief overview of the new book by Talaat Radwan
entitled "Egyptian Culture and Religious Fundamentalism before and after July 1952."
Date of source: Sunday, April 25, 2010
On April 8 Tariq Ramadan delivered his first public address in the U.S. since the Bush administration revoked his visa in 2004. Ramadan in known for his ability to speak favorably to both leftists and Islamists. However some have derided Ramadan as much more radical than he initially appears. Other...
Date of source: Monday, April 5, 2010
The governor of al-Qalyūbīyah denounces using houses and worship and schools to achieve political aims.
Date of source: Sunday, March 14, 2010
This article describes a conference held in Sharm al-Sheikh organized by the Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Services. The director of the CEOSS, Nabil Abadir, stated that the purpose of the conference was to discuss “the tragic cultural dilemma Egypt is living through, hoping to build...
Date of source: Saturday, February 20, 2010
Al-Wafd interviews Abū al-‘Illā Mādī, Secretary General of al-Wasat Party, asking about reasons and solutions for fitnah in Egypt.