Date of source: Sunday, October 21, 2007
The article discusses the disappearance of a Coptic girl, Amal Nisīm Zakī. It was discovered that she had got married to a Muslim. Her family accused the state security of being biased towards the Coptic girls’ kidnappers. They were prevented from meeting Pope Shenouda.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 17, 2007
A Muslim Brotherhood key leader Dr. ‘Isām al-‘Iryān has reportedly stated that his group will recognize the existence of Israel if they come to power. The statement has provoked anger amongst members and leaders of the banned group because they abidingly reject Israel as an independent state in the...
Date of source: Sunday, October 21, 2007
Cardinal Jean Louis Tauran’s statement provokes hostile reactions from some Muslim and Azhar figures in Egypt. The cardinal stated that the “absolute interpretation” of the Qur’ān makes dialogue between Islam and Christianity difficult.
Date of source: Thursday, October 11, 2007
‘Alā’ al-Qahwajī reports on the surprising decision of State Security Investigation Department to cancel the National Democratic Party’s invitation to Muslim preacher ‘Amr Khālid to lead a religious seminar organized by the party.
Date of source: Friday, October 12, 2007
Majdī Fahmī criticizes Bishop Maximus for his desperate attempts to attract media and public attention to his church, referring to the recent Iftār banquet celebration organized by his church.
Date of source: Thursday, October 11, 2007
The grand Imām of the Azhar’s declarations about the Islamic punishment imposed on people who spread rumors that hurt others has increased tension in press milieus. Journalists reacted fiercely to the grand Iimām’s declarations and called for his resignation.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Coptic youth have called for a rally in opposition to an upcoming conference in the U.S. that will discuss the problems of Copts in Egypt.
Date of source: Monday, October 15, 2007
A tough campaign led by thinkers and politicians has targeted the proposed manifesto of the banned Muslim Brotherhood’s political party for its decision to rule out non-Muslims and women from assuming leading positions. The platform also stipulates an elected board of prominent religious scholars...
Date of source: Monday, October 15, 2007
Huwaydī expresses his fears over a meeting that is expected to take place between Pope Shenouda, Pope Benedict XVI, and 38 prominent Muslim scholars and preachers to discuss Muslim Christian relations in Egypt.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Majdī Fahmī reports on the statement of Christian men of religion about the Coptic Orthodox Church’s anger about 20 Evangelical pastors’ visit to Max Michel.