Date of source: Wednesday, October 29, 1997
An interview with Dr. Abdel Mo’ti Bayoumi, answering questions from readers of the Katholiek Nieuwsblad, a Dutch Catholic weekly.
Date of source: Monday, November 12, 2001
The editorial of Watani and its fourth page were devoted to the
occasion of the 30th papal anniversary of Pope Shenouda III. In addition, each of the three Egyptian official
papers and the opposition Al-Usboa devoted an article to the occasion. All the articles speak about the
achievements of...
Date of source: Thursday, November 8, 2001
Different papers are still paying attention to the death of Bishop Gregorios. All the articles
published this week speak about the patriotism and good nature of the late bishop.
Date of source: Saturday, November 10, 2001
The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) issued a report titled "Egypt’s Al-Azhar Clerics: We declare war on America," The title implies that many if not most Azhar scholars declared war on America. Dr. Abdel Mo’ti Bayoumi stressed that this was certainly not true. He said that the report...
Date of source: Wednesday, October 24, 2001
A project called "The Representation of Islam in German Textbooks" was a very important step in view of the existing reservations, prejudices and animosities between Christianity and Islam. This is an extensive and successful project in view of the fact it has often been asked, when an analysis of...
Date of source: Monday, November 5, 2001
Introducing website and search program linked to RNSAW’s database. Media attention for RNSAW work.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 16, 2001
Interview about the opinion of the Coptic Orthodox Church on the attack on September 11 and the attack on Afghanistan. The bishop is criticizing Egyptian media and fears escalation.
Date of source: Thursday, October 18, 2001
Dr. Nasr Abu Zayd is upset about the media debate on Islam in the West. Abu Zayd rejects the view that Islam should be held responsible for extremist attacks. The political discourse as reflected in Western media did not mind its language. The media debate on Islam is getting more entrapped in the...
Date of source: Wednesday, June 6, 2001
[The RNSAW received this text from Dr. Abu Zayd for placement in the RNSAW. The text was first presented during a conference in June in Berlin, Germany]
Since the occupation of Egypt by Bonaparte in 1798 Muslims have had to address the issue of secularization. Some Muslim thinkers believe Islam...
Date of source: Monday, October 8, 2001
The Middle East Media Research Institute produced a report about responses in the Egyptian media to the attacks in the USA giving the impression that the Egyptian government, opposition, and independent press all celebrated the terrorist attacks on the USA. The RNSAW commented on MEMRI’s report and...