Date of source: Thursday, October 6, 2011
Azhar's Grand Shaykh, Dr. Ahmad al-Tayīb, condemned the attack on Saint George's Church in Aswan and called on elders in the Upper Egyptian governorate to unite and fight fitnah that poses a threat to Muslim-Christian relations.
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Date of source: Thursday, October 6, 2011
استنكر الإمام الأكبر الدكتور أحمد الطيب شيخ الأزهر أحداث الفتنة الطائفية في أسوان وطالب العقلاء من أبناء الأمة المصرية الواحدة بأن يتمسكوا بوحدتهم الوطنية وأخوتهم المصرية وأن يحبطوا الخطط الجهنمية التي تتربص بوحدة المسلمين والأقباط وتحاول زرع الفتن بين أبناء الشعب الواحد، خدمة لمخططات أعداء مصر...
Date of source: Wednesday, September 21, 2011
The town of al-Najājrah, in the governorate of Aswan, experienced a sectarian crisis following a brawl between a number of Copts and Muslims because of neighborhood disputes.
They threw stones at each other which resulted in two people being injured.
Prosecutors are still looking into the case.
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Date of source: Friday, April 8, 2011
The Free Egyptians Party is poised to compete the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party in the parliamentary elections, now that most of its members are Muslims," said Najīb Sawirus, a Coptic businessman and the founder of the Free Egyptians Party.
During a meeting held April 7, 2011 in...
Date of source: Monday, March 14, 2011
In Aswan, Father Tadrous, Priest of St. Mary's church assured that everyone welcomes the return of he police.
He is calling people to participate in the referendum, assuring that the church supports preserving the second article in the constitution.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 24, 2008
The author reviews the life of Nus’hī ‘Abd al-Shahīd who started and fostered an organization for the translation and study of the writings of the fathers and theology.
Date of source: Monday, September 1, 2008
Drs. Hulsman and Dr. Burslem provide a detailed report on Muslim-Christian relations based on a review of Dr. Hugh Goddard’s book, commenting on a number of issues including Western perceptions, mis-interpretations, and examples of recent incidents involving Muslims and Christians.
Date of source: Saturday, May 3, 2008 to Friday, May 9, 2008
The author of the article provides a randomized review of Dr. Yūsuf Zaydān’s novel ‘‘Azazīl.’ He does not follow the narrative of the novel as much as illuminate the points he wanted to stress: the unpredictable consequences religious fundamentalism can lead to as one should be reasonable and...
Date of source: Sunday, May 4, 2008
The article discusses the municipal elections for the National Democratic Party, and complaints filed by individuals who did not run.
Date of source: Sunday, April 20, 2008
Final results of the elections held on April 8 are pending announcement. The article discusses voter turnout, and the reactions of voters after the elections.