Date of source: Friday, February 13, 2009
The author explains that the alleged Father Yūtā and others are examples of those who despise religions. He also refers to what the state should do in this respect.
Date of source: Friday, February 13, 2009
In this article the author differentiates between the true fiqh of Islam and the fiqh which he calls ‘Fiqh Zawat al-Arba‘’ [Fiqh of the quadrupeds]. He takes an example of fiqh from what happens in Gaza.
Date of source: Saturday, February 14, 2009 to Friday, February 20, 2009
The article presents the discussions between Azhar scholars over the articles of the personal status draft law. The argument is about articles regulating divorce and the right of the divorced father and mother to visit their child while in the custody of the other party.
Date of source: Saturday, February 14, 2009 to Friday, February 20, 2009
The article writes about the story of a woman wearing a niqāb in New Banī Suwayf mosque. The woman is involved in charity activity and uses the 3rd floor of the mosque’s building as headquarters for her activities.
Date of source: Friday, February 13, 2009
The article discusses the phenomenon of Islamic hotels. These hotels ban the consumption of alcoholic drinks and mixing men and women in the swimming pool. They serve meat from animals slaughtered in accordance with the Islamic rulings.
Date of source: Wednesday, February 4, 2009
A draft law has been proposed by Mustafá al-Jindī, a member of the People’s Assembly that seeks to stop unqualified people from issuing fatwás. Scholars will need to apply for a license that will allow them to issue fatwás and should be experienced in the sciences of fiqh, the Qur’ān and the...
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‘Isām ‘Abd al-Jawwād reports about institutions built under the supervision of the Ministry of Religious Endowments.
Date of source: Wednesday, February 4, 2009
The author criticizes the Arab attitude toward the new American administration led by President Barack Obama.
Date of source: Tuesday, February 3, 2009
The Ministry of Culture has censored missionary, offensive and Shiite theological books.
Date of source: Monday, February 2, 2009
The author reflects on the recently published book ’al-Masīhīyah fī al-Islām’ [Christianity in Islam] by Munīr Ghabbūr and Ahmad ‘Uthmān. The main aim of the book is said to be the correction of the image of Islam that has been tarnished by a small group of fundamentalists. The book is also meant...