Date of source: Saturday, August 6, 2005
The Egyptian Dār al-Iftā’ was established in 1895. The first muftī was the Grand Imām of the Azhar, Shaykh Hassouna al-Nawāwī and he was followed by Shaykh Muhammad ‘Abdou from 1899 until 1905, when he died.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 16, 2005
One of the most renowned British publishers has issued two editions of ‘Jewish Fundamentalism in Israel’ which examines Zionist terrorism.
Date of source: Thursday, August 11, 2005
Since 1997, Zāhī Hawwās claims that there has been a cultural war waged against Egyptian civilization, and in particular the country’s heritage. He argues that some Jews have been claiming that they built the pyramids, while others say the Pyramids were built by aliens or by the people of Atlantis.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 16, 2005
A German film production company has presented a request to the Supreme Council of Antiquities, seeking permission to film part of a documentary about the history of the Jews, at Jewish monuments in Egypt.
Date of source: Thursday, August 11, 2005
An American church has adopted resolutions boycotting American companies that support Israel. This church has also been joined by other churches who have promised to adopt similar resolutions unless the United States removes the wall dividing Israel and Palestine.
Date of source: Sunday, August 14, 2005
The Arab Lawyers Union has condemned racist definitions of Arabs in the American Webster’s Dictionary. The dictionary gives the words clochard/drifter/floater/hobo as synonyms for the word ’Arab’.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 9, 2005
Jewish terrorism against Arabs and Muslims has a long history. A quick look at these terrorist attacks shows that over 500 people have been killed and many others wounded since the 1970s.
Date of source: Monday, August 1, 2005
Thomas Friedman argues that most political parties in the Middle East have given up their founding principles.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 27, 2005
The Vatican accused Israel of purposefully distorting Pope Benedict XVI’s last Sunday sermon. It expressed its deep shock at the Israeli reaction to the Pope’s words concerning the recent terrorist attacks that have occurred in different parts of the world.
Date of source: Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Ahmad Usāma replies to the allegations made about al-Karma center in art. 11.