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35. The Coptic Martyrdom of John of Phanijoit: Assimilation and Conversion to Islam in Thirteenth-Century Egypt
Date of source: Sunday, November 19, 2006
The article discusses a book entitled, ‘The Martyrdom of John of Phanijoit,’ by Youhanna al-Zeituni, and the significance that this publication holds for Coptic societies in the U.S. It discusses the conversion of historical figures to Islam, and the difficulties encountered when they attempted...
34. A series of lies and the ways of Archpriest Zakariya Butrus [29]
Date of source: Friday, November 17, 2006
The author continues his series of articles in Sawt al-Azhar newspaper in response to Archpriest Zakarīyā Butrus’s opinions about Islām from his appearances on the Christian TV channel ‘al-Hayāt.’
33. All suspects in Alexandria’s ’sectarian sedition’ incidents acquitted, only some released!
Date of source: Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Four Christian and two Muslim suspects, who were arrested in sectarian-inspired incidents that occurred in Alexandria, are still being held by the State Security Department despite having been acquitted by the court.
32. The ghettos of Coptic students at Egyptian universities
Date of source: Saturday, November 18, 2006 to Friday, November 24, 2006
Diana al-Dabc writes about what she calls the “ghettos of Christian students at Egyptian universities.” She points out the isolation of Coptic students and discussed possible reasons for this. Many students expressed their viewpoints.
24. Abu ‘Umar refuses to spy on the Arab community in Italy
Date of source: Sunday, November 19, 2006
Police authorities finally arranged a meeting between prisoner Abū ‘Umar and his family after detaining him in an unknown location for three years. Abū ‘Umar had been arrested by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and its Italian counterpart, in Milan in 2003 over his alleged relations with...
23. 40 years after the execution of Sayyid Qutb…the problem of interpretation.
Date of source: Saturday, November 18, 2006
‘Abd Allāh al-‘Alyān, the author, discusses an article written by Radwān al-Sayyid about the thoughts of late prominent leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, Sayyid Qutb. The article aims to acquit Qutb of being the ideological source of violence-motivated groups.
22. The Supreme State Security Court resumes hearings on the bombings of the Azhar area and ‘Abd al-Mun‘im Riyad square
Date of source: Saturday, November 18, 2006
The Supreme State Security Court resumes hearings on the bombings of the Azhar area and ‘Abd al-Mun‘im Riyād square that took place in April, 2005.
21. A temporary release of ‘Abbud al- Zumur indicates a close end of the crisis of the Jihad
Date of source: Sunday, November 19, 2006
The police authorities gave the head of the Jihād Group, ‘Abbūd al-Zumur, a temporary release for 24 hours to spend time with his family. Sources from the family asserted that this was a step toward the permanent release and the end of the group’s crisis.
20. Al-Zumur’s supporters hinder the announcement of the ideological reconsideration of the Jihad
Date of source: Friday, November 17, 2006
Leaders of the Jihād Group have disagreed with each other on whether or not to rely on violence for the group’s future. Some leaders who are influenced by the attitude of the group’s head, ‘Abbūd al- Zumur, insist on violence, while others see it as unnecessary.
18. Muslim Brotherhood in power!
Date of source: Wednesday, November 15, 2006
This press review discusses the growing influence of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egyptian political life, and their constant efforts to control educational institutions, including governmental schools. In al-Musawwar magazine, ‘Abd al-Qādir Shāhīb linked the recent support of some Egyptian...

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