Date of source: Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Rather than attacking the minister of culture’s statements on the
Ḥijāb, Ayman al-Bishbīshī asserts that the healthy atmosphere of differences in
opinions enriches human civilizations.
Date of source: Thursday, November 16, 2006
In an interview with
the daily al-Sharq al-Awsat, ‘Abd al-Sabūr Shāhīn stressed the importance of
showing the real forgiving face of Islām by denouncing fundamentalism and artificial exterior piety. He also
expressed that the simple veil was enough for the Muslim woman, clarifying that the Niqāb...
Date of source: Sunday, November 19, 2006
The review deals with Minister of Culture Fārūq Husnī’s latest
remarks in which he termed the H...
Date of source: Saturday, November 18, 2006
This review deals with Minister of Culture Fārūq Husnī’s latest remarks in which he described the Ḥijāb as "a relapse backward," stimulating public controversy and anger in parliament. The ruling party, opposition and independents agreed on the need to have the minister tender his resignation...
Date of source: Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Dr. Muhammad ‘Imārah writes about the status of
women in Islām, quoting German orientalist, Sigrid Hunke, in this regard.
Date of source: Monday, November 20, 2006
Ashraf Bakhīt is an Egyptian young man who was arrested eight years ago. He was proved innocent, and was
supposed to
have been released a long time ago, yet he remains in detention. Ashraf attributed the
injustice he is undergoing to
Christian clergymen. He declared that he is subjected to...
Date of source: Sunday, November 19, 2006
The article is a continuation of a series of articles detailing the history of the Bedouin in Egypt, and the influence that they have exerted on Egyptian culture.
Date of source: Sunday, November 19, 2006
A research about the characteristics and
vocabularies of human rights in secondary school books of
religion revealed that issues of doctrine were present more than
human rights principles.
Date of source: Sunday, November 19, 2006
The
article gives a brief overview of the history of Armenians in Egypt, who have been living as minorities for
hundreds of
years. It also shows some aspects of their social life.
Date of source: Wednesday, November 15, 2006
The author draws a picture
about the development of the concept of citizenship since it
originated until its present state, asserting
that it has consistently been changing depending on historical, political and
economical needs.