Date of source: Tuesday, October 13, 2009
On October 11, 2009 Her Excellency Dr. Mrs. Jihān al-Sādāt presented a lecture to the Women’s Association of Cairo at the Oriental Hall of the American University of Cairo. During the lecture she highlighted the role of women’s rights and education as well as looking at her husband’s policies and...
Date of source: Monday, July 6, 2009
The article sheds light on the increasing calls for freezing the Interfaith Dialogue Committee after the murder of Marwah al-Shirbīnī at the hands of a German extremist inside a courtroom in Germany.
Date of source: Sunday, June 28, 2009
An interview with Metropolitan Bīshūy, the Holy Synod Secretary General, regarding some serious issues.
Date of source: Sunday, June 28, 2009
The article provides an overview of the quota assigned to women in Egypt’s People’s Assembly, and a brief history of women’s participation in the political scene in the country.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Al-Dustūr published a two-page file on niqāb in Egypt. About 17 percent of Egyptian women wear niqāb. Authors of the files tried to point out the reasons behind the phenomenon.
Date of source: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Cultural centers in Egypt publish books that promote feelings of ftnah among Muslims and Christians.
Date of source: Wednesday, June 17, 2009
The Sultan Monastery is considered the most valuable Coptic Orthodox Church property in Palestine. Israel gave it to the Ethiopian Church.
Date of source: Thursday, June 4, 2009
Tariq Heggy discusses the rise of Wahhābism and the encroachment of extremist understanding of Islam upon moderate Islam.
Date of source: Saturday, June 6, 2009
Prominent Islamic dā‘iyah cAmr Khālid responds to news that been circulated about his alleged exile.
Date of source: Sunday, September 14, 2008
A controversial fatwá is issued by a Saudi cleric stating that it is permissible to kill owners of satellite channels that broadcast inappropriate material during Ramadān.