Date of source: Friday, September 29, 2006
The author
criticizes both Western and Arab media for fuelling misperceptions of Islam.
Date of source: Saturday, September 30, 2006
Due to its concern about cross-
civilization dialogue, France has called for a
Euro-Mediterranean forum to eliminate the cultural gap that divides
its coasts.
Date of source: Sunday, October 1, 2006
On the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the author reflects on the coverage of terrorist attacks by the Arab media. He expresses his disappointment that the victims of such attacks tend to be blamed and condemned. The author asserts that the real reason behind such conflict is the “thousand...
Date of source: Saturday, September 30, 2006
The author discusses the article of Dr. Sa‘d al-Dīn Ibrāhīm, published in the Washington Post, in which he urged the American administration to have dialogue with Islamist groups in the Middle East, like Palestine’s Hamās, Lebanon’s Hizb Allāh and Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood.
Date of source: Saturday, September 30, 2006
Europe has changed its concept of terrorism. Terrorists
are no longer crossing the
borders to execute terrorist attacks but are living in Europe and enjoying its
benefits.
Date of source: Saturday, September 30, 2006 to Friday, October 6, 2006
Hanī Labīb discusses the new American law
for freedom of
religion.
Date of source: Sunday, October 1, 2006
Asīmah Janu discusses the Islamic stereotype spread in the West.
Date of source: Saturday, September 30, 2006
On the third anniversary of
his death, Rashā
‘Āmir writes about the contributions of Edward Sa‘īd,
the world-renowned
scholar, in the fields of literature and criticism.
Date of source: Friday, September 29, 2006
The Netherlands’ ambassador to Cairo met the Grand Imām of the Azhar to
express his country’s desire to learn more about true Islam.
Date of source: Friday, September 29, 2006
The pope’s recent declarations have embarrassed Arab Catholics living in the Islamic world. Western countries have different stands on Islam, particularly in Europe, according to the historical and ethnic experiences of each country.