Date of source: Sunday, January 28, 2007
The author discusses Christianity in Egypt, and what it means to be a Copt living in a society that constantly struggles with social issues.
Date of source: Tuesday, December 26, 2006
The
article reports on the activities of a youth gathering entitled, ‘Creation and
Religions as Sources of
Unity’ that took place between November 30 and December 2 in Aleppo, Syria.
Date of source: Sunday, December 3, 2006
The article explores the history of the Bedouin nomads,
specifically the impact that their presence, settlements, traditions and lifestyle have had throughout the Middle
East.
Date of source: Sunday, December 3, 2006
Watani publishes a
monthly series depicting the true history of Egypt. The influence of the Romans, Greeks and Persians is explored,
combined with the impact that religion had on Egyptian society.
Date of source: Sunday, November 26, 2006
The Institut Du Monde Arabe (IMA), in Paris, France, is presently holding a major art exhibit showcasing
famous religious works of art, both Christian and Islamic.
Date of source: Sunday, November 19, 2006
Text of lecture about a declining Christianity in the Middle East. Dalrymple compares between his travels in the mid nineties to when he collected material for his book ‘From the Holy Mountain: A Journey among the Christians of the Middle East,’ and recently travelled to the areas he had visited...
Date of source: Friday, November 17, 2006
Transcript of a speech presented by William Dalrymple at the American University in Cairo, highlighting his experiences traveling to Christian Holy sites throughout the Middle East, as well as his personal interpretation of political Islām. He includes references to both historical and present day...
Date of source: Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Muhammad Zuhdī presents an overview of three books that deal
with
heated Islamic topics, such as the causes of the revelation of Qur’ānic verses, the extent of
religious
freedom in Islām and the necessity of renewing Islamic discourse.
Date of source: Friday, October 13, 2006
Views of Muslim scholars differ over whether to accept the so-called "apology" of Pope Benedict for the remarks he made about Islam a few weeks ago. Nearly 38 Muslim scholars and leaders sent a letter to the pope to indicate their appreciation of the pope’s expression of regret and his affirmation...
Date of source: Saturday, October 7, 2006
It is
an unfair offense what the pope said about Islam being spread
by force. Islamic history is full of examples
of the liberty and respect by which Muslim leaders treated newly
conquered cities, at a time when the
Byzantine Empire had no rules for fighting and killing.