Date of source: Friday, August 18, 2006
The author writes in this part of
the series that the West keeps on "giving us a
headache" about the flaws marring Islamic discourse while the
Western school curricula, that forms the minds
of children and youth, contain flagrant enmity against Islam and
Muslims.
Date of source: Thursday, July 27, 2006
In this article the
author discusses
American strategies for interfering in religious, political and educational matters in Egypt,
particularly
in relation to the Orthodox Church and al-Azhar.
Date of source: Monday, July 24, 2006
The author reviews the history of the Azhar University. He argues that the university still exists in the world of knowledge.
Date of source: Sunday, July 23, 2006
In an
interview with a senior official from the Azhar, the author asks about the
education system and whether there had
been any attempts to ‘westernize’ it.
Date of source: Thursday, July 20, 2006
Members of Qur’ān anti- Christian group, led by a professor from the
Azhar University, were arrested by Egyptian authorities.
Date of source: Friday, July 14, 2006
In this interview the Vice President of the
Azhar
University, ‘Abd al-Dāyim Nusayr, discusses problems impeding the Azhar from assuming
its role as
a "ka‘ba of science" and called for amendments of laws to improve Azhar
professors’
salaries. He also confirms that the university accepts...
Date of source: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
The
current educational system
needs to be changed, according to the author. He believes that it does not
embrace creativeness or new ideas.
Date of source: Saturday, July 1, 2006
A collection of quotes from journalists and leading political, academic and religious figures on subjects to do with religious identity, Muslim and Christian relations, Islam in society and Islamic preaching.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 20, 2006
A proposal to establish a department for Coptic antiquities causes wide controversy. Wala’ Zayn al- Dīn presents the different views of specialists and university professors.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 13, 2006
The author discusses citizenship rights in Egypt exposing the opinions of various Egyptian prominent figures during a seminar held by the High Council for Culture.