Date of source: Thursday, July 3, 2008
The article sheds light on a group of rich and powerful people the author ironically calls the elite. The author condemns their arrogant ways and the manner in which they manipulate and monopolize their society and religion.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 2, 2008
The Alexandria church attacker, in an interview with Al-Dustūr, asserts that he attacked only one of the three churches attacked on April 15, 2006. He also says that he is mentally ill which means that he hears voices in his head and had urges to hit someone in April. He asks the president to...
Date of source: Sunday, July 13, 2008
The article provides an overview of the film ’Hassan and Marqus,’ which provides a comedic spin to the affairs in Egypt, particularly Muslim-Christian relations.
Date of source: Sunday, July 13, 2008
Sidhom highlights the sporting and social club in the 6th October city, a suburb of Cairo, and the rumors that it has been employing a process of Islamization.
Date of source: Saturday, July 12, 2008
Fahmī Huwaydī reflects on the Dutch movie ’fitna’ and Arabic and international reactions to it.
Date of source: Thursday, October 9, 2008
The article states that Ibrāhīm ‘Īsá’s presidential pardon is politically motivated and is an isolated incident of the Egyptian regime backtracking, rather than a step toward a wider leniency for other political prisoners.
Date of source: Thursday, June 19, 2008
Dr. ‘Umar al-Shūbakī discusses sectarian tensions between Muslims and Christians in Egypt and claims that the state is to blame for the current state of affairs.
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: Saturday, May 31, 2008
Fahmī Huwaydī comments on the state of emergency announced in Egypt.