Date of source: Wednesday, October 19, 2005
The 2005 parliamentary elections will be run according to the individual, as opposed to the voting list system. Jamāl As‘ad discusses sectarianism within Egyptian politics.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 19, 2005
The author rejects calls for the abolition of article 2 of the constitution, which makes Islam the religion of the state and Islamic jurisprudence the principal source of legislation. He suggests that all laws should conform to sharī’a, provided that the Christians’ right to practice their faith is...
Date of source: Wednesday, October 19, 2005
An attack on the ’so-called analysts’ of satellite television who argue that terrorist operations are only a reaction, provoked by the atrocities committed by the Americans and Israelis in Palestine, Afghanistan, Kashmir and Iraq.
Date of source: Monday, October 17, 2005
The author argues that the government is required to give back the Christians’ rights and dignity if they are really keen on addressing the Copts’ passive attitude towards participation in public affairs. To sustain democracy, he argues that the Copts must be sufficiently represented in parliament.
Date of source: Saturday, October 15, 2005 to Friday, October 21, 2005
Hānī Labīb writes on the arguments raised over the teaching document published by the Roman Catholic Church, in which it warned its five million worshippers that "parts of the Holy Bible are not actually true.”
Date of source: Monday, October 17, 2005
The lives of both Mary Magdalene and Rābi‘a al-‘Adawīya were divided into two parts, the first halves very different from the second halves dedicated to the love of God.
Date of source: Saturday, October 15, 2005
Bahā’īs are prohibited from joining political parties, running in any elections and partaking in any political activities lest this should open a can of worms with the national various political and religious powers.
Date of source: Monday, October 17, 2005
A press review of articles concerning the allegedly anti-Islamic play performed in the Mar Girgis Church in Alexandria, which prompted angry demonstrations from Muslims.
Date of source: Thursday, October 13, 2005
The Guardian reported Wednesday that the UK-based Christian Voice organization is pushing for a ban on selling copies of the Holy Qur’ān inside Britain.
Date of source: Saturday, October 15, 2005
Argument reached tense heights among Bar Association Council members who belong to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group as members attempted to persuade Muntasir al-Zayyāt not to retire from unionist activities.