Date of source: Monday, August 18, 2003
The writer discusses the future of the religious discourse in Egypt in light of the discourse of modern Islamic preachers. He believes their discourse is illogical and very superficial in tackling hot issues
Date of source: Sunday, June 1, 2003
The writer discusses the different points of view concerning the meaning of “renewing the religious discourse.” He gives his opinion of Sheikh Youssef Al-Qaradawi, a prominent Islamic scholar.
Date of source: Saturday, March 8, 2003
A sheikh told people that the Masseikh El-Daggal [anti Christ] and the Awaited Mahdi are born. When people know that the end is coming, they tend to forget their problems and crises because they have a ready solution [the end] which will sweep away all economic, political and social crises.
Date of source: Tuesday, February 18, 2003
The Qur´an has many verses about God supporting believers and giving them victory. However, such verses can only be applied to true believers. Many Muslims today, according to the description of the Qur´an, are far from real faith.
Date of source: Friday, January 24, 2003
Extremists try to propagate their ideas inside campuses and among students. They want to separate male students from female students in lecture halls. They tell the girls to put on veils and to avoid wearing trousers.
Date of source: Monday, January 20, 2003
Lawyer of the Gama’a Al-Islamiya, Montasser Al-Zayyat, called on Arab and Islamic societies to reconsider their cultural and media policies. He requested that the government establishes a serious dialogue with the Islamic movements.
Date of source: Monday, January 20, 2003
The author criticizes the media for using the word “Copt” incorrectly. The word is used as part of the terms “Muslims and Copts,” “emigrant Copts” and “Coptic museum.” It is used to indicate religion while it actually indicates nationality.
Date of source: Saturday, January 18, 2003 to Friday, January 24, 2003
The policy of boycotting Western products led to a commercial use of Islam. Iran could be considered the first country to professionally pursue what is called the “Islamization” of Western products.
Date of source: Saturday, September 3, 2005
Emile Amīn discusses likely reasons behind the acts of terrorism that the world has experienced in recent years. In the war on terrorism, it is essential that the use of force be accompanied by a thorough analysis of the reasons behind terrorist attacks.
Date of source: Sunday, August 28, 2005
Once asked what democracy is, former Vice-President Hubert Humphrey replied, “It is the right not to listen.” The citizens of a political community debate and argue many political and non-political issues vital or minor to their existence. In a non-democratic society and state, there is a monopoly...