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Date of source: Friday, May 30, 2003
The author comments on the phenomenon of terrorism and political Islamic groups in Arab countries and how it is handled. He concentrates on Egypt and Algeria. He also comments on the latest attacks in Riyadh and Casablanca.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 28, 2003
The article is an interview with Nagah Ibrahim, the debater of the Gama´a Al-Islamiya and one of its prominent leaders, who is currently serving a punishment in prison. He explains the reasons behind the group´s rejection of the attacks of Riyadh and Casablanca and of the strategy of Al-...
Date of source: Tuesday, June 3, 2003
The writer criticizes the US media for promoting the idea that Muslim Arabs agree with the thoughts and actions of Al-Qa´ida, depending on false statistics. He also elaborates on the morals and principles of Islam that urge peace and love.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 3, 2003
For the third week, the Arab press, especially Asharq Al-Awsat, comments on the phenomenon of terrorism in light of the recent attacks in Riyadh and Casablanca. Authors argue that terrorism is not confined to the Islamic world and refute American claims that Muslim youths support Al-Qa´ida....
Date of source: Monday, May 26, 2003
The author gives his point of view concerning how to combat the danger of extremist Islamic movements. He believes that the alleged clash between Islam and the West is actually a clash between extremist Islamic groups and the West. He adds that such groups are also in conflict with all...
Date of source: Saturday, May 24, 2003
The author explains the true meaning of jihad in Islam. He believes that jihad, in the sense of fighting, is not confined to Islam. All countries and societies follow the concept of jihad as they all have armed forces and ministers of defense. He admits that some Muslims altered the meaning of...
Date of source: Sunday, May 25, 2003
The author believes that the way the concept of jihad is used should be reconsidered, especially after the terrorist operations in Riyadh and Casablanca. He criticizes the Sheikh of the Azhar for his call to jihad against the US forces in Iraq.
Date of source: Friday, May 23, 2003
The author comments on the terrorist operations that took place in Riyadh and Casablanca as well as the possibility that the Al-Qa’ida network is behind them.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 21, 2003
Many articles commenting on the recent attacks in Riyadh and Casablanca and on the issue of terrorism in general appeared in this week’s papers. Authors discuss the issue from different points of view. They agree that the recent attacks are response to the US interference in the affairs of the Arab...
Date of source: Tuesday, May 20, 2003
The Israeli government invited Jews in Morocco to immigrate to Israel in an attempt to make use of the situation after Casablanca bombing.
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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.