Date of source: Friday, September 23, 2005
Despite the prohibition of around 100 key members of the Muslim Brotherhood from participating in the parliamentary elections, the organization still hopes to present 200 candidates, including 10 women.
Date of source: Thursday, September 29, 2005
In his interview with al-Maydān, Mahdi ‘Ākif, Supreme Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, answers questions about the authenticity of the deals with the NDP and foreign organizations.
Date of source: Sunday, September 25, 2005
A discussion of the citizenship rights of the Egyptian people, and Copts in particular.
Date of source: Friday, September 23, 2005
Mamdouh Nakhla, who submitted a proposal to establish a Coptic party, answers questions about the objectives of such a party.
Date of source: Thursday, September 22, 2005
Politicians of all different political backgrounds are pandering to the Supreme Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, seeking the organization’s support in the elections. Yet in doing so, they are helping to strengthen the Brotherhood.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Prime Minister Dr. Ahmed Nazeef graced the national unity iftar [breaking of the fast] banquet – hosted by the Ministry of Endowments – with his presence. Speaker of the People’s Assembly, Dr. Ahmed Fathy Sorour, and the Pope of Alexandria as well as Patriarch of the Sea of St, Mark, His Holiness...
Date of source: Friday, October 15, 2004
In reply to questions posed by AUC students, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Muhammad Sayyed Tantawi, reaffirmed his fatwa that bank profits are legal in Islam (Halal), wether the interest rate is fixed or changeable according to profit and loss accounts. He added that he deposits his own money at a...
Date of source: Saturday, October 2, 2004
Dr. Amna Nosseir, a professor of jurisprudence at Al-Azhar University, has been calling on the Dar Al-Ifta to set up a council involving all specializations in all walks of life to thoroughly study public affairs of concern to major issues in society like organ transplants, bank profits and...
Date of source: Sunday, September 19, 2004
Since 1971, religious problems have started to emerge on the Egyptian scene tangibly, albeit not in a very serious manner. Muslims and Christians clashed in the city of Al-Khanka. Following Al-Khanka incident, a committee affiliated with the People's Assembly visited the incident site and offered a...
Date of source: Thursday, September 16, 2004
Ali Laban, a member of the parliament belonging to the Brotherhood parliamentary bloc, submitted a question to the Prime Minister and the Ministers of Education and Interior in which he wondered about the government's attitude towards the declaration given by Dr. Farouq Al-Hetami, vice-chairman of...