Date of source: Wednesday, June 3, 1998
Howeidy presents the arguments against the law in the a less rhetorical but stronger and more systematic way than the theologians.
Date of source: Monday, June 1, 1998
Dr. Ismael presents an opinion opposing to the law.
Date of source: Monday, June 1, 1998
Sheik The Azhar presents a defense of the law reducing the duration of the secondary section of The Azhar education to three instead of four years. The main argument in the debate that this issue aroused is whether or not the theological education of The Azhar students will be affected.
Date of source: Sunday, May 31, 1998
Sheik Mohammed Metwali Al-Sharawi expressed his agreement to reduce the years of education at The Azhar.
Date of source: Tuesday, May 26, 1998
Controversy arises when a teacher in the School of Dentistry in Cairo university announces her Bahai faith.
Date of source: Tuesday, May 26, 1998
The Ibn Khaldoun Center headed by Dr. Saad el din Ibrahim has again instigated widespread rumors after conducting a poll asking Egyptians about their loyalties.
Date of source: Monday, May 25, 1998
An overview of a very special electoral campaign in Alexandria.
Date of source: Monday, May 25, 1998
[Also in Al-Osbua and Al-Athnain of the same date]
The parliament witnessed a heated session with Dr. Mohammed Sayed Tantawi, sheik of the Azhar mosque, who fiercely attacked those who insult the Azhar and opposing his plan of reform.
Date of source: Monday, May 25, 1998
A defense of the teacher who presented the book to the students to criticize it and a stress on the fact that what happened was within the boundaries of legitimate academic research.
Date of source: Thursday, May 14, 1998
Coptic land that was confiscated by the government in 1971 is finally returned to the church (see the previous issue)