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Different aspects of the Muslim Brotherhood’s success in the recent parliamentary elections are discussed including Mīlād Hannā’s concerns that Copts will become "second-class citizens” if the Brotherhood’s come into power.
Date of source: Sunday, November 20, 2005
Despite Pope Shenouda’s support for President Husnī Mubārak in the presidential elections, only two Copts are running in the parliamentary elections with the support of the National Democratic Party.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 21, 2005
A review of the election coverage, with a special emphasis on the Muslim Brotherhood and possible implications of their potential rise to power.
Date of source: Sunday, November 13, 2005
We have to draw a line between the different incidents we have been facing recently and the demands supported at the national level. Those incidents are either related to a Christian woman who converted to Islam, a defrocked priest in obscene situations or some play acted inside a church. In all...
Date of source: Sunday, November 13, 2005
‘Alā’ al-Aswānī presents four reasons for what he describes as the discrimination against Copts in Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, November 13, 2005
Dr. Abu Zayd is to fly to Germany soon to receive the Ibn Rushd award for his works that have helped to bridge the gap between Islamic and modern thought.
Date of source: Monday, October 31, 2005
The author blames Mar Girgis Church officials for the incidents and the violence that harmed both Muslims and Christians, and argues that the Pope should apologize for the play that allegedly insulted Islam.
Date of source: Sunday, October 30, 2005
The AUC has called on Grand Imām of the Azhar, Shaykh Muhammad Sayyid Tantāwī, to back down on the decision to ban a book on Wahābī Islam in Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, October 23, 2005
Key figure in the Muslim Brotherhood, ‘Isām al-‘Iryān, has been released on bail after he was arrested a few months ago.
Date of source: Thursday, October 20, 2005
The Holy Synod has denied in a statement that a play, which prompted angry demonstrations from Muslims in Alexandria, was meant to insult Islam or the Qur’ān. The church claimed that “the false allegations” were published by al-Maydān and al-Usbou‘ newspapers to spark sedition between Muslims and...