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Date of source: Wednesday, July 9, 2008
The author comments on the increasing Salafī trend in Egypt, particularly their relations with the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.
Date of source: Thursday, October 16, 2008
Cornelis Hulsman explains the events leading up to the September 9 celebration to mark the end of the Abū Fānā tensions. Hulsman was invited to attend by ‘Alā’ Hassānayn but eventually had to refuse the invitation because the reconciliation did not involve all the necessary parties.
Date of source: Thursday, June 19, 2008
A book entitled ’al-Aqbāt ‘Abr al-Tārīkh’ [Copts Across History] which was published by Dār al-Khayāl in Cairo and London, details the history of the Copts , their life, traditions, language, arts and political evolution.
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, October 5, 2008
A Christian mother and Muslim convert father, now separated, fight for the custody of their 13 year-old twins. The father wins the battle even though Egyptian law states that children under the age of 15 should stay with their mother, regardless of religion. The twins state that they are Christian...
Date of source: Tuesday, September 30, 2008
The ex-husband of actress Hālah Sidqī has obtained a ruling from the administrative judiciary allowing him to remarry, however Pope Shenouda has appealed against it.
Date of source: Sunday, June 15, 2008
Mahmūd Salāh Al-Dīn has been accused of attacking three churches in Alexandria. He is currently in hospital and doctors have claimed that he has a psychological disorder and cannot be held responsible for his actions.
Date of source: Sunday, September 28, 2008
In 1990 the Greek Orthodox Church decided to sell its church in Rosetta however ever since the Muslim buyer tried to tear down the historic building there have been tensions over who owns the land and building. On September 19, a group of men broke into the church and caused severe damage.
Date of source: Sunday, September 28, 2008
The Coptic Orthodox Church has announced the closure of a number of monasteries until October 14.
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.
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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.