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Date of source: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Former Grand Muftī of Egypt Dr. ʿAlī Gomʿa outlined “five pillars” for the renewal of religious discourse, pointing towards the “great strides” made by Imām al-Shāfʿī in establishing the principles of fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence).
Date of source: Monday, February 3, 2025
A member of Egypt’s Senate’s Cultural Committee stated that scientific research can help address societal challenges such atheism, extremism and homosexuality, in addition to contributing to sectors like agriculture and industry.
Date of source: Sunday, October 27, 2024
Public Prosecutor, Muḥammad Shawqī, ordered that the individual who issued a fatwā allowing for the theft of water, electricity, and gas, be referred to a criminal court on charges of disrespecting family values in Egyptian society.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Media personality Ibrāhīm ʿĪsa has stated that Salafīsm and the Ikhwān (Muslim Brotherhood) represent a major cause of economic deterioration in Egypt.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
According to a representative for the Health & Population Ministry, discussions have taken place surrounding the eradication of female circumcision as a practice in Egypt, with international organizations coming together in a bid to raise awareness on this issue and prevent violence against...
Date of source: Monday, September 16, 2024
The life of the Afghan woman has changed considerably over the past few decades. In the past, women had equality, voting rights, and legal protections, polygamy was not permitted, weddings were reserved for girls over the age of 21, and while traditional attire was the norm, some women preferred to...
Date of source: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
In addition to being a researcher, novelist, and scenarist, Ibrāhīm ʿĪsa is a well-known figure in the media and press industry. He has chaired press establishments and hosted a number of TV talk shows.
Date of source: Thursday, March 13, 2014
A proposal to amend Article 20 of the Moroccan Personal Status Law Code, specifically concerning the marriage of minors under the age of 18, has caused division among the ruling majority and opposition groups within the country’s House of Representatives. Demands were made by the progressive...
Date of source: Friday, April 19, 2024
Pope Tawāḍrūs attended an event organized by the Papal Office for Projects (POP) to launch an awareness-raising document titled ‘Let the Joy be Complete,’ which addresses the risks associated with consanguineous or interfamilial marriage.
Date of source: Saturday, April 20, 2024
President of the National Council for Women, Dr. Māyā Morsī, participated in the Egyptian Family Celebration organized by the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate under the leadership of Pope Tawāḍrūs, which carried the slogan “Family Health = Community Health.”
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.