Date of source: Monday, August 4, 2003
The author presents the views of the “other” towards Islam in light of some western books. He then states his own perspective on Islam.
Date of source: Saturday, August 2, 2003
The writer provides the reasons behind the increasing of the percentage of the Americans that believe Islam´s followers urge violence.
Date of source: Thursday, July 31, 2003
The article is an interview with Montasser Al-Zayat, lawyer of Egyptian fundamentalists. He speaks about Egyptian fundamentalists outside Egypt and comments on the recent statements Karam Zuhdi, the leader of the Gama´a Al-Islamiya, gave to Asharq Al-Awsat. He also comments on the conflicts...
Date of source: Monday, August 4, 2003
The Egyptian Supreme Military Court extended the prison sentence of two of the defendants in the case of Gund Allah group. The Supreme State Security Court also renewed the prison sentence of members of other Islamic groups
Date of source: Wednesday, July 30, 2003
The Supreme State Security Prosecution ordered the imprisonment of 12 persons for a period of 15 days. These persons are said to form a new fundamentalist cell of the Gama´a Al-Islamiya. They were accused of reviving the activities of the group, whose members have declared the initiative to...
Date of source: Wednesday, July 30, 2003
The interviews Asharq Al-Awsat had with Karam Zuhdi, the leader of the Gama´a Al-Islamiya were followed by statements raising doubts about the initiative to renounce violence. The Gama´a Al-Islamiya responded to these statements.
Date of source: Thursday, July 24, 2003
Sheikh Youssef Al-Qaradawi pointed out is that Muslims in Europe or in non-Islamic societies in general need more facilitation. This fact is reflected in the fatwas of the council.
Date of source: Saturday, July 26, 2003
The author explains that there are different groups of kufar [unbelievers] and not only one group, as many Muslims claim. He cites many Qur´anic verses to prove his point of view.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 23, 2003
The Egyptian Organization for Human Rights condemned Egyptian prison authorities for violating the rights of fundamentalist prisoners to have contact with the outside world.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 22, 2003
The Legislative Committee of the Egyptian Parliament examines the possibility of allowing women to occupy all judiciary position according to the constitution, which stipulates gender equality.