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7. The Sheikh of the Azhar: I did not say that insurance is forbidden, and my opinion on bank interest did not change
Date of source: Tuesday, May 2, 2000
The Grand Imam of the Azhar, Dr. Mohammed Sayyed Tantawi, delivered a lecture on ijtihad [the application of the sources of Islamic law for the purpose of making an independent judgment with regards to an issue or question] before the High Council for Islamic Affairs two nights ago. Concerning...
6. Tomorrow the trial of Sheikha Manal who claims prophecy; the accused promotes ideas against Islam
Date of source: Monday, May 8, 2000
The Supreme Court of State Security will start tomorrow the trail of Sheikha Manal, who claims prophecy, and her followers. They are accused of disdaining Islam, promoting ideas that deform its picture, trying to cause conflict within society and holding meetings to study the ideas of their group.
3. The American State Department report defends "charlatanism" in Egypt!
Date of source: Monday, March 6, 2000
The human rights committees in the American State Department issued this week a report that criticized the Egyptian authorities for prosecuting those who claim to be prophets, some alleged Egyptian policies towards women, and some practices deemed to be prejudiced against Christians.
14. Here she lies buried
Date of source: Thursday, November 18, 1999
Over a thousand years ago, the site on which the mosque is built, currently the scene of major renovation efforts, witnessed Sayeda Zeinab’s advent to Egypt. She was described as the "heroine of Karbala’," rallying troops at the battle, providing them with water and food, treating the injured and...
7. Jailed dancer
Date of source: Thursday, November 18, 1999
The leader of a mystical Muslim sect who reportedly claims she can resurrect the Prophet Muhammad was jailed after a hearing in Egypt’s state security court, officials said on November 13.
35. Dr. Mamdouh Al-Biltagi: Accomplishing the first stage of the project to develop the route of the Holy Family is due to be finished by the first of June 2000. Starting two projects of reviving the road of Sayeda Zeinab and Mashad Tabatba in Ein Al-Seir
Date of source: Thursday, October 7, 1999
Dr. Mamdouh Al-Biltagi, Minister of Tourism, announced the registration of the National Egyptian Heritage Revival Association (NEHRA) as an NGO in the Ministry of Social Affairs. The organization aims to revive symbols of the Egyptian national heritage which includes the religious -Islamic and...
17. Old Cairo landmark expands
Date of source: Monday, August 16, 1999
El-Sayeda Zeinab Mosque which lures huge members of worshippers from Cairo and other parts of the nation, is experiencing large-scale renovations which are planned to make the building able to accommodate as many as 12,000 persons.
1. So pure in thought, in word ... indeed!
Date of source: Saturday, January 16, 1999
Sufism advocates asceticism and meditation as a means of achieving rapturous union with the Divine, but now all you see is a smash of heterogeneous practices adopted in almost all Sufi orders.

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