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Date of source: Thursday, August 21, 2003
The General Secretary of the Islamic World Association said that religious ignorance is one of the main reasons behind terrorism. In addition, extremism is explaining that religious legal texts are behind the confusing of terrorism with jihad.
Date of source: Monday, July 7, 2003
The author comments on the issue of female genital mutilation, arguing that it has nothing to do with religion. He also explains its scientific and psychological aspects, showing that it does not fulfill its claimed objective, which is keeping the chastity of girls.
Date of source: Monday, June 23, 2003
The author explains that there is a difference between true Islam and violent Islam adopted by members of the Qa´ida and other Islamic groups. He writes that Muslims should stand against this violent Islam.
Date of source: Friday, June 13, 2003
The author comments on the issue of Sultana Freeman, an American woman who brought an action against the authorities of Florida State. The authorities refused to issue her a driving license that has a photo of her wearing the niqab [veil that covers hair and face]. She comments on the issue in...
Date of source: Thursday, March 23, 2006
This press review dwells on the controversy caused by a project to produce an Egyptian movie about the life of Jesus Christ which has prompted outcries from both the Azhar and the Coptic Church.
Date of source: Friday, February 28, 2003
The Islamic World Association organized a conference titled “International relationships between Islam and Contemporary Civilization.” It condemns the media campaigns some Western organizations launched against Islam. It stresses that resisting occupation is a right guaranteed by religious and...
Date of source: Saturday, February 15, 2003
The Russian Supreme Court banned 15 Islamic organizations from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Kuwait and Pakistan to carry out any activities inside Federal Russia.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Aqidati claims that the Israeli daily Ma´ariv observed that there are many signs indicating the imminent coming of the Messiah: the appearance of the ten lost tribes, occupying Mecca, eliminating Muslim leaders and turning Muslims into slaves for the Jews.
Date of source: Saturday, February 15, 2003
A critique of the article of Dr. Zeinab Abdel Aziz by the AWR Board of Advisors consisting of both Muslims and Christians. Dr. Abdel Aziz has the full right to defend Islam and to critique Westerners and Christians who engage in slander of Islam but she should not generalize, take Bible quotes out...
Date of source: Monday, January 20, 2003
The Pentagon received a memorandum by a Congress member known for his rigid bias towards Israel. It is signed by three Jewish organizations in the US. It suggests destroying the Ka’ba, as part of the war against terrorism, as it is a place where millions of Muslims gather to plan terrorist...
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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.