Date of source: Friday, October 8, 1999
Many Islamic scholars question the value of artistic films. Many of them reject the representation of a sheikhh or ma’azun [marriage official] on the screen. Others, however, want to use the film as a means to spread Islam.
Date of source: Thursday, October 7, 1999
The article of brother Sabri Al-Ashwah "Nasr Abu Zeid is an apostate" included several historical, religious, lawful and moral mistakes. These mistakes include remarks concerning Imam Abu Hanifa Al-No’man. The author continues to refute al-Ashwah’s arguments.
Date of source: Monday, October 4, 1999
Pope Shenouda defends his decision to give instructions that no one should pray over the body of the deceased priest Ibrahim Abd al-Sayed.
Date of source: Thursday, September 30, 1999
The author opposes a possible return of Dr. Nasr Abu Zaid to Egypt as long as he refuses the repent for certain statements in his books which the author considers to be in violence with Islam.
Date of source: Friday, September 24, 1999
Pope Shenouda III, patriarch of the Orthodox Church, declared his refusal to all attempts, made by colonialists, to Judaize Jerusalem as God has blessed and sanctified this land and has given it a special status among all heavenly religions. Hence, all believers there should cooperate to prevent...
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Dr. George Habib [Bebawi] wrote an article in El-Arabi newspaper entitled "A retrospective reading of history", in its issue No. 467 on 19/9/1999. I was not surprised by his attack on the Church and its leaderships because this is what he always did. Rather, I was surprised by the mistakes on what...
Date of source: Friday, September 24, 1999
Subtitles: - Saladdin’s army included Muslims and Christians - We build our forces and then look for papers & treaties - We hate the Jews the most because they crucified the Christ Jews are the enemies of the Christ. They are not descendants of Abraham, may God’s peace be upon him. The only...
Date of source: Sunday, September 19, 1999
After reading the article of Hamouda concerning the barring of prayers over the body of father Ibrahim Abdel Sayyed the author wants to clarify some internal matters concerning the rules and traditions of the Coptic Orthodox church.
Date of source: Sunday, September 19, 1999
Bebawi writes he was not at all surprised with the decision to bar the holding of a funeral for father Ibrahim Abdel Sayyed but he was surprised to see the publication of an interview with Bishop Bishoy who, according to Bebawi, makes fatal mistakes in presenting church history.
Date of source: Sunday, September 19, 1999
The article of Adel Hamouda in the last issue echoed widely in the circles of our brothers the Copts. It caused wide discussions between Moslems and Copts alike.