Date of source: Thursday, February 2, 2006
The article expresses the Brotherhood’s views regarding the relations with Copts as mentioned in statements by the group’s no. 2 man, Muhammad Habīb, who argues that Copts should never rule Muslims, but that they can participate in the political processes.
Date of source: Saturday, February 4, 2006 to Friday, February 10, 2006
The author says that al-Qā‘ida is witnessing major changes that are negatively affecting the movement. Al-Zarqāwī has managed to spread his control over all strategic, intellectual, regulatory and financial aspects of al-Qā‘ida and nothing left for Bin Lādin and al-Zawāhrī except spiritual...
Date of source: Saturday, February 4, 2006 to Friday, February 10, 2006
The author speaks about the spiritual leaders of terrorism who developed terrorism-inspiring thoughts waiting others to promote and put them s into practices. These leaders are Hasan al-Bannā, Sayyid Qutb, and ‘Abd al-Allāh ‘Azzām.
Date of source: Saturday, February 4, 2006 to Friday, February 10, 2006
‘Abd al-Qādir Yāsīn stresses that victorious Hamās faces many challenges, such as cooperation with the chairman of the Palestinian authority and reform of Palestinian institutions
Date of source: Saturday, February 4, 2006 to Friday, February 10, 2006
Mahmoud al-Touhāmī explains that the current confusion in analyzing the situation in Palestine is due to the assumption that Hamās will turn their electoral campaign slogans into policies. He believes that this is not necessarily true, because these slogans are just a gateway to power.
Date of source: Saturday, February 4, 2006 to Friday, February 10, 2006
The author argues that the success of Hamās and the Muslim Brotherhood in parliamentary elections in both Egypt and Palestine poses challenges to both groups. Both groups are faced with a reality that will not allow them to apply their well-established slogans, which appeal to the feelings of...
Date of source: Saturday, February 4, 2006 to Friday, February 10, 2006
Dr. cAbd al-Majīd believes that any religious organization established on the basis of "hear and obey” principle is not able to be involved in a free democratic process. He adds that although Islamic movements have developed their political discourse, they are still far behind the requirements...
Date of source: Saturday, February 4, 2006 to Friday, February 10, 2006
Over the last twenty years, some Islamic movements have preferred to work within their societies regarding their governments "the closer enemy.” They have divided the world into two sections: Dār al-Islām (the land of Islam), and Dār al-Harb (the land of war).
Date of source: Saturday, February 4, 2006 to Friday, February 10, 2006
In this interview, renowned intellectual and philosopher Murād Wahbā expresses his belief that Hamās has two alternatives; either to succeed in destroying Israel or to change its policy and accept negotiations with Israel. He says that the existance of a strong secular movement is the solution to...
Date of source: Saturday, February 4, 2006 to Friday, February 10, 2006
The author states that Hamās has the right to rule Palestine but asks whether such movements can ever accept the principle of the circulation of power. The author stresses that opposing and criticizing these movements is not equal to criticizing and opposing Islam, because these groups do not...