Date of source: Saturday, August 18, 2007
A Dutch bishop calls to use the Arabic word “Allāh” instead of “God.” His call sparked protests in The Netherlands, where the bishop declared that this statement was a personal opinion that does not express the opinion of any of the churches in The Netherlands.
Date of source: Thursday, August 9, 2007
A new wave of anger swept the Muslim world in response to the provocative statements of a Dutch statesman who called to ban the circulation of the Qur’ān in The Netherlands, describing it as an ‘unbearable book’ that promotes hatred and terrorism.
Date of source: Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Comments on the sensitivity of religious issues and the influence of Western involvement in Egypt .
Date of source: Wednesday, August 1, 2007
‘Alā’ al-Ghudayrīfī interviews Usāmah Rushdī, a former leader of al-Jamā‘ah al-Islāmīyah, on his experience with political Islam groups and his current role as a founding member of the U.K.-based ‘Save Egypt Front.’
Date of source: Thursday, October 25, 2007
Arab-West Report responds to media claims that Dr. Hamdi Zakzouk called for the death penalty for apostates from Islam.
Date of source: Sunday, March 30, 2008
The article is based on an interview with some members of the high-level Dutch delegation, which encompasses prominent Muslim and Christian figures, visiting Cairo for inter-faith dialogue.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 30, 2007
The following presents the opinion of Saad Eddin Ibrahim – one of the most outspoken critics of the Egyptian government, who was imprisoned from 2000-2003 for his critique. He is a liberal secularist, but as a result of his strong democratic stance, he defends the rights of all groups in society,...
Date of source: Wednesday, May 18, 2005
The referendum for the constitution of EU countries raises the question concerning the situation of European Muslims with regards to the constitution and the Union.
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British Home Secretary Charles Clarke has not ruled out another wave of bombings. Prime Minister Tony Blair has said the persons involved in the recent 7/7 bombings in London have offended Islam by acting under the name of Islam.
Date of source: Thursday, August 16, 2007
Egyptian intellectual Dr. Tarek Heggy talks about Egyptian culture, development of critical thinking and Muslim-Christian relations.