Date of source: Friday, January 16, 2004
Al-Wafd
reviews the main points of the all-inclusive revisions presented by theGama’a Al-Islamiya and its
eight historical leaders. Before examining to what extent these revisions have contributed to the
support of democratic development, Al-Wafd is providing an objective presentation of the...
Date of source: Wednesday, January 14, 2004
The author continues his comments on Islamized terrorism in Egypt,
taking the Muslim Brotherhood as a major example. In this article he gives an overview of a book
by Dr. Hassan Hathout, one of the historical leaders of the Brotherhood. The book is titled “Al-
Haraka al-Islamiya…Nazra...
Date of source:
The Sheikh of the Azhar confirmed that the Palestinian fedaye [self-
sacrificing] operations are martyrdom operations [the person who carry such operations is
considered a martyr], whether carried out by males or females. He said that women could
accomplish these operations even without wearing...
Date of source: Monday, January 19, 2004
Gihan Al-Husseini, a journalist of Asharq Al-Awsat, sent a message to the
Editor- in-Chief of Al-Usboa, complaining of the offensive treatment she received from Dr.
Muhammad Sayyed Tantawi, the Sheikh of the Azhar, who she claims insulted her very badly during
an interview.
Date of source: Friday, January 16, 2004
The author argues that non-Muslims
are not necessarily kufar [unbelievers] because they might be Jews or Christians. He also argues
that the term "kufr" [unbelief] is not used correctly.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 20, 2004
The author
mentions examples from Islamic history and the Qur’an showing the good relations between the
Prophet Muhammad and Christians. In light of these examples, he argues that Christians should not
be called "citizens," because the word does not tackle the religious part or the duties of...
Date of source: Monday, January 19, 2004
The author argues
that national unity as well as human rights are deeply rooted in Islam, as loving one’s nation is
part and parcel of one’s faith. He gives many examples from Islamic history to support his
opinion.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 20, 2004
The article is an
overview of a book titled “Christians versus Muslims in Modern Egypt: The Century-Long Struggle
for Coptic Equality” by S. S. Hasan describes herself as a nominal Muslim woman, and agnostic.
Date of source: Thursday, January 15, 2004
The article
gives an idea of the problems related to considering the alleged shrine of Rabbi Abu Hasera an
ancient Jewish site that is to fall under the supervision of the Antiquities Department.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 20, 2004
The Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates the Epiphany on January 20. The writer gives a brief
historical and religious background on the different ways of celebrating the feast.