Date of source: Wednesday, June 14, 2006
A few days ago,
Father Mattā al-Miskīn
[Matthew the poor] passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy of
books on monastic life. In his book,
al-Kanīsa wa al-Dawla [The church and the state], Father al
-Miskīn warned against sowing
sedition between Muslims and Christians in Egypt,...
Date of source: Wednesday, August 30, 2006
American stereotypical images about Islam.
Friction in U.S. Foreign Policy and a sharp rise in anti-Americanism in Arab world.
Book warning against religious leaders involving in the politics of the state.
Date of source: Friday, May 19, 2006
The article deals with the issue of the defrocking of priests and monks as 50 clergymen
have been
defrocked during the past five years, the most recent of whom were two priests in al-Jīza
parish who were
defrocked for committing financial excesses and violating canon laws.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 24, 2006
The article is on the arrest of 22 terrorists and the killing of seven during clashes between policemen and members of a group, al-Tawhīd wa al- Jihād, suspected of masterminding the Dahab and al-Joura bombings that claimed the lives of a few tourists and many Egyptians in Sinai.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 4, 2006
In an interview with al-Qāhira, scriptwriter Fāyiz Ghālī speaks out on his upcoming movie on the life of Jesus Christ.
Date of source: Friday, March 3, 2006
The author wonders about using the word ‘banned’ in relation to the Muslim Brotherhood in the press, believing that their success in the parliamentary elections has allowed newspapers the space to choose a proper description for the group.
Date of source: Friday, March 23, 2007
In al-Musawwar magazine’sinterview with the grand Shaykh of the Azhar, Sayyid Muhammad Ṭanṭāwī, Shaykh Ṭanṭāwī expressed his opinion and attitude on all the issues on the Arab and Islamic scenes.
Date of source: Tuesday, November 22, 2005
The celebration of 150 years of presence of the Evangelical Church [e.g. the Presbyterian denomination] in Egypt stressed both the universality and the deep-rootedness of this Church in Egyptian society. Held in a true spirit of celebration, prayer and thanksgiving, the event was also a perfectly...
Date of source: Thursday, January 12, 2006
Articles that give a good insight into some frequent misunderstandings in Arab-West relations.
A Christian play in Alexandria, advising Christians in a crude way not to convert to Islam, was followed by Muslim demonstrations and violence.
Date of source: Monday, June 24, 2002
Meunier gives the most negative interpretation possible to the interviews with extremists in Al Mussawar. He suggests it could be to polish their images for a wide Egyptian public. It helps according to Meunier to install the idea, despite their apologies for their deeds, that this is a path to...