Date of source: Friday, July 2, 2021
The book "The Pope and the Grand Imam: A Thorny Path... A Testimony to the Birth of Human Fraternity" is showcased at the 52nd Cairo International Book Fair, in both al-Azhar al-Sharīf and the Muslim Council of Elders pavilions. The book was written by Judge Muḥammad ʿAbd al-Salām, Secretary...
Date of source: Sunday, June 27, 2021
It was a great generosity from Arab West report, and my friend Cornelis Hulsman, the editor in chief, to introduce me to make this interview with Prof. Schleifer, who has a life-long unique intercultural engagement with an amazing experience and a very successful career. This interview was recorded...
Date of source: Monday, June 7, 2021
During his visit to the Shaykh of Al-Azhar Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyib, Dr. Sāmī Fawzī, the new archbishop of the Episcopal Church in Egypt, presented the idea of establishing a center for Islamic studies within the church.
Date of source: Monday, May 17, 2021
Many non-religious people in the West tend to believe religious people are irrational. Their view of religious Muslims is often even less favorable. They are, unjustly, often associated with religious extremism. Ignorance of the great diversity that we find in all religions as well as their...
Date of source: Friday, March 19, 2021
Maḥmūd ʿAbbās, President of Palestine, praised the great efforts made by Egypt under the leadership of President ʿAbd al-Fatāḥ al-Sīsī, for the success of the National Dialogue meetings in Cairo. He stressed that Egypt will always support the rights of Palestinians to freedom and independence.
Date of source: Saturday, March 13, 2021
The 31st International Conference for the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs entitled “Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue” kicked off today with ministers, scholars, and muftis from 40 different countries expected to participate.
Date of source: Sunday, February 14, 2021
“The Together for Egypt” project continued its work in al-Minyā governorate with a workshop entitled “How to manage dialogue and discussion”. 23 Muslim and Christian youths participated in the workshop, which took place at the Community Development Association in the village of Zāwiya Sulṭān. The...
Date of source: Friday, January 22, 2021
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has unanimously adopted the drafted resolution by Egypt and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in order to promote a culture of peace and tolerance with regards to the protection of religious sites.
Date of source: Thursday, December 31, 2020
The author of this op-ed discusses how to truly implement the meaning of “tolerance” [al-tasāmuḥ] when it comes to interfaith dialogue. He stresses the need to find what unites people whether its nation or common humanity in order to overcome conflict. The article is as follows:
Date of source: Tuesday, September 8, 2020
The Endowments Ministry and the National Broadcasting Authority organized a seminar called ‘No Compulsion in Religion’ on Tuesday.