Date of source: Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Islam has gone through prosperous periods during which Islamic scholars practiced Ijtihad. But then six centuries ago, Islam entered the era of “imitation” when Islam became imprisoned in a mold manipulated by political interests and personal interests.
This led to the formation of a barrier...
Date of source: Sunday, August 12, 2001
The article gives an overview of the patriotic role Copts played throughout the history of Egypt. It also speaks about Christianity in Egypt and how it stood against atheist movements and laid the foundations of true Christianity for the Christian world.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 4, 2001
There is a relationship of a special kind between the nation and the Copts. That relationship was represented in individual Copts who were rich or highly educated who had special relationships with the governor. The author is of the opinion that if a group of Muslim and Christian wise men is formed...
Date of source: Friday, June 22, 2001
The picture of linking the face of Egyptians to the Sunna, the head to the Shi’a, the heart to the Copts, and the bones to the Pharaohs, is said to be a tool to divide the nation. It focuses attention on differences and not similarities. Pope Shenouda III believes that Copts will be happier and...
Date of source: Sunday, May 27, 2001
Although President Mubarak ordered the inclusion of the historical period before the July Revolution [1952], which was ignored, in history books, the Coptic history is not included till now. The Minister of Education formed a committee to write the Coptic history under the Byzantine Empire which...
Date of source: Wednesday, January 10, 2001
Bishop Yohanna Qulta discussed the hottest religious issues in an interview of Akher Sa’a.. He also answered all questions concerning the relationship between Islam and Christianity, and the differences between them. He commented on how the Qur’an regarded Jesus Christ and Mary, and on why they...
Date of source: Sunday, July 23, 2000
This article gives an overall view of the history of Egypt, concentrating on the contribution of the Copts to the political and public life of Egyptian society, which varied depending on the type of government in power at each period.
Date of source: Wednesday, June 21, 2000
"How did the plight of exploiting religion start?" was the question answered by Dr. Rifa’at Al-Said in the first part of this study. The second part of the study shed light upon the Islamist way of thinking. The third and last part discusses the necessity for starting three revolutions that will...
Date of source: Tuesday, November 16, 1999
This is the story of the most famous sixteen books which were confiscated throughout this century because of the taboos in our society (on religion, sex, and politics) which stand, like a sword on the neck, in front of everyone who has a certain opinion while the freedom allowed in the Arab world,...
Date of source: Sunday, October 10, 1999
Book review of a book which was published in 1988! The book is focused on the role of the Copts in Egyptian politics in the period 1900 - 1952 and especially the role of the Coptic politician Makram Ebeid (1889-1961) in that period. The author of the book, Dr. Mustafa el-Fiqi, was advisor of...