Date of source: Monday, October 30, 2000
The issue of the business of fatwas resulted in a major disagreement between the Mufti and Dr. Abdel-Mo’ti Bayoumi, dean of the ’Usul el-Din Faculty [roughly translated as Islamic Theology] at the Azhar University. The different reactions towards the project led to its suspension.
Date of source: Thursday, October 26, 2000
Dr. Bayoumi says Dr. Abu Halabiya should have distinguished between Judaism and Christianity as a religion, which Islam does not oppose, and Jews attacking Muslims. Muslims, he says, should defend themselves against such attacks.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 3, 2000
The dean of the Faculty of Usul Al-Din [Usul Al-Din College forming part of the Azhar University in Egypt. Literally means ’fundamentals of religion’, which is a mixture of theology and philosophy.] has issued a Fatwa [religious decree given by a Muslim scholar, or a Mufti] in Cairo permitting the...
Date of source: Monday, October 9, 2000
The main reason for the differences between the Grand Sheikh and Gamal Badawi was the constant interference of the former in the administration of Sout Al-Azhar. He elaborated on the rules of the paper and attempted to implement them without consulting the chief editor.
Date of source: Monday, October 2, 2000
The court of Administrative Justice, ruled that Dr. Ibrahim Al-Khuli should be able to return to his job as a professor at the Azhar University. Dr. Al-Khuli was dismissed from the Azhar University because he protested against the meetings of the Sheikh of the Azhar with rabbis.
Date of source: Monday, October 2, 2000
Gamal Badawi, the editor in chief of Sout Al-Azhar resigned because the Sheikh of the Azhar did not listen to his requests regarding improvement of the conditions of those who work for the paper. Most of those who work for the paper have refused to co-operate with the new editor in chief.
Date of source: Tuesday, September 19, 2000
The Azhar University organized an international conference to celebrate 14 centuries of Islam in Egypt and discuss the results of the Islamic opening of Egypt, the current status of the Muslim nation, and preparations for a better future. During the three days of the conference, 19 papers were...
Date of source: Tuesday, September 12, 2000
Gihan Mohammed Abd El-Lateef Al-Halafawi is the first woman to be chosen by the Muslim Brotherhood to represent them in the coming elections for the People’s Assembly. This article features and interview with her.
Date of source: Tuesday, September 12, 2000
In this article, the author asks many questions and listed many opinions regarding the case of sheikha Manal, who claimed to be a Sufi leader and a prophetess. He raised also asked who could protect female intellectuals from religious mania.
Date of source: Monday, September 11, 2000
Since the beginning of the conflict between the Sheikh of the Azhar and its scholars, whether they be members of the Front or not, no one has taken any action to stop the ridicule, which could destroy the Azhar. However, only 20 days ago, hundred scholars of the Azhar signed a statement, in which...