Date of source: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
This article traces an interview with Dr Yūsuf Al-Qaradāwī in which he discussed Sayyīd Qutb’s "Fī Zilāl Al-Qur’ān" and his underlining theme of Takfīr. He discussed the issue of Qur’anic misinterpretation and treated the problems of Naskh and Isrā’īlīyāt.
Date of source: Thursday, August 13, 2009
Muhammad al-Shawwāf writes about regulations followed by the Supreme Cultural Council to grant state awards to Egyptian intellectuals and writers.
Date of source: Sunday, July 5, 2009
CIDT Intern Alexander Wamboldt visits Atfih and Dayr al-Maimun in southern Egypt, site of ancient monasteries and contemporary churches, and reports with photographs.
Date of source: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Cultural centers in Egypt publish books that promote feelings of ftnah among Muslims and Christians.
Date of source: Sunday, April 26, 2009
The internationally acclaimed conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim gave his first performance in Egypt at the Cairo Opera House on April 16. His visit has received mixed reviews from Egyptians.
Date of source: Sunday, November 16, 2008
The Egyptian culture minister has called for accepting all religions; not just the three Abrahamic ones. The statement is a controversial one has divided opinions amongst religious scholars in Egypt.
Date of source: Monday, May 5, 2008
Liberal Islamic thinker Nasr Hāmid Abū Zayd participated in a cultural festival that was organized in Beirut and Cairo at the same time. After the difficulties encountered to hold Abū Zayd’s lecture in different places, the lecture was given at the American University in Cairo where Abū Zayd...
Date of source: Sunday, May 11, 2008
The author comments on the Culture Minister and his potential appointment to UNESCO, wondering how he can be considered for the position having openly proclaimed the need to burn books in his ministry about Israel.
Date of source: Monday, April 28, 2008
Jābir ‘Asfūr refutes a court ruling that removes a decision of the minister of culture on rewarding poet Hilmī Sālim after a fundamental relic sued the minister believing that one of his poems insulted God.
Date of source: Thursday, April 17, 2008
An Egyptian administrative court has ruled against awarding the poet Hilmī Sālim the state literature prize. The poet has been criticized for committing religious contempt.