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Date of source: Thursday, June 24, 2004
Dr. Ali Goma’a, the mufti of the Egyptian Republic, directed severe criticism at the dissertation presented by Dr. Nabil Luqa Bebawi concerning the rights and duties of non-Muslims in Islamic states. Dr. Goma’a’s criticism were based on the claims that Copts did not get some of their rights in...
Date of source: Tuesday, June 14, 2005
In one of the most brilliant articles on political intellect, Dr. Usāma al-Bāz delved into the depths of religious thought to come up with divine teachings with the rules of argument and differences.
Date of source: Saturday, June 11, 2005
The unexpected step of changing the way the head of state in Egypt is elected has undoubtedly thrown a stone in the stagnant water, given a free rein to dialogue in which a considerable number of observers and commentators took part and prompted citizens to reconsider their position over the...
Date of source: Monday, January 12, 2004
Due to the fact that he is close to decision-making
circles, or to be more correct at their center, he knows all the facts. He is a good reader of
various issues, with all their reflections and the input on current situations. Here lies the
importance of this interview with Dr. Usama Al-Baz, the...
Date of source: Monday, February 14, 2005
Muna Makram ‘Ubayid, the deputy leader of al-Ghad [Tomorrow] Party, has been a fountainhead of power for leader Ayman Nour, a former member of parliament who is currently imprisoned on charges of forging official documents for his newly-founded party. She has also, however, been his Achilles’ heel...
Date of source: Sunday, January 2, 2005
Prominent Egyptian intellectual and scientist Dr. Rushdy Said noted that two contradicting traditions govern the relationship between Muslims and Copts in Egypt: the first fosters brotherhood and understanding while the second encourages suspicion and hatred. I remembered this as I read the book Al...
Date of source: Sunday, December 9, 2001
In the iftar party given by the Council of State, the Mufti affirmed that Egypt is an example of moderation and national unity. Pope Shenouda affirmed that God is the supreme judge, and that the rank of the judge is the highest among all ranks because the judge is the essence of justice.
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 1, 2001
The information in this text is based on interviews Ms. Gavlak and Cornelis Hulsman made together with governor Adli Hussein and Bishop Marcos in March 2001 and the documents they provided. The article gives a background of the problems until around April 1.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 18, 2001
This is the full text of an article written for Christianity Today in the US. It gives an overview of the Egyptian responses against the visit of a delegation of the US Commission for on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). Many church leaders and observers believe the American focus on...
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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.