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9. The Holy Family united the heads of Muslims and Copts. A warm celebration in the Marqosiya church
Date of source: Monday, July 31, 2000
The evening of last Thursday was an evening of strong national feelings. On that evening the heads of Islam and Christianity were gathering in the Marqosia church to celebrate the anniversary of the coming of the Holy Family to Egypt. The Grand Imam of the Azhar and Pope Shenouda III, who were...
Date of source: Tuesday, June 27, 2000
Today, Monday, continues the trial of writer Salah El-Din Mohsen, who is accused of denouncing religions. The defense asked Dr. Hamdi Zaqzouq, Minister of Awqaf [Endowments], Dr. Samir Sarhan [head of The Egyptian Book Authority], Dr. Gaber Asfour, poet Abdel-Mo’ti Hegazi, writer Salah Eisa,...
Date of source: Sunday, June 18, 2000
This article tackles the four main elements discussed at the 12th conference of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs. In addition, it sheds light on the speech of President Mubarak, which the Minister of Endowments gave on his behalf.
Date of source: Friday, June 9, 2000 to Sunday, June 11, 2000
On behalf of President Mubarak, prime minister Dr. Atef Ebeid will inaugurate the 12th conference of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs. The conference will discuss three main elements, as Dr. Mahmoud Hamdy Zaqzouq, the Minister of Endowments, stated.
Date of source: Tuesday, May 30, 2000
President Mubarak will give a speech to the 12th conference of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, which will be held under his supervision, from 11th to 14th June, under the title "Towards a civilized project for the revival of the Islamic World."
Date of source: Wednesday, May 24, 2000
This article gives a different, and quite refreshing, view of the whole storm that was stirred up by the local press, notably "Al-Shaab", over the novel "A Banquet for Seaweed." The writer asserted that Haider Haider was given on a silver plate the chance of his life to become, almost overnight, a...
Date of source: Friday, April 28, 2000
This article presented several opinions for well-known scholars on various Islamic topics. Their opinions were very brief and to the point.
Date of source: Saturday, April 22, 2000 to Friday, April 28, 2000
Religious fanaticism enters the minds of people through sessions, in which each sheikh, amir [leader of a fanatic group] or preacher claims that the community is sinful and that this must be changed by violence. We have warned in several issues about the religious sessions held by unqualified...
Date of source: Wednesday, April 12, 2000
In spite of the objection of the Mufti and some sheikhs, the Minister of Al-Awqaf issued a decision agreeing to the appointment of women as assistants to the main preachers of the mosques. The Minister confirmed that women should pass through certain tests before they are appointed for these jobs.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 4, 2000
An administrative court in Cairo issued a verdict that cancels the municipal decree dissolving the Azhar Scholars’ Front, and fined the Governor of Cairo and the Al-Azhar deputy 200 EgP each. The new success of the Front, which was created in 1946 and modified many times, will strengthen their...
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.