Date of source: Sunday, September 21, 2008
The tensions related to the Monastery of Abu Fana are characterized by unclear and conflicting land registration regulations, manipulation of information and lack of transparency by both responsible government and church authorities.
Date of source: Monday, May 8, 2006
The Islamic singing
business and its gains that reached twelve million Egyptian pounds. Islamic sources asserted that Islamic
singing
began thirty years ago and it was allowed according to certain conditions.
Date of source: Saturday, October 8, 2005
Religious hymns have a long history, but in its current form, a young British Muslim named Sami Yousuf has a remarkably successful career in the field, after releasing his first album in 2003 in Europe.
Date of source: Saturday, April 9, 2005
Suddenly, the Islamic songs are competing with rhythmic pop songs on satellite channels. The Islamic song is no longer confined to reciting only. It is full of music; it is computer processed; and it is produced and directed as a professional and contemporary video clip.
Date of source: Monday, January 31, 2005
Among the most beautiful names of God, Egyptians pray to Al-Rahman [The Beneficent], Al-Rahīm [The Merciful], Al-Halīm [The Forbearing One]. Yet, they never forget Al-Muntaqim [The Avenger] and Al-Qawīy [The Most Strong].
Date of source: Monday, October 4, 2004
Born to a musical family of British origin in 1980, Samy Youssef writes and composes his songs with the help of his father. He plays all musical instruments with the same skill. He made a great success and he was heartily, yet unexpectedly, welcomed by Egyptian youth who used to watch indecent...