Date of source: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Dr. Sa‘d al-Dīn Ibrāhīm, chairman of Ibn Khaldūn Center for Development Studies reports on his paper that was presented to a conference that was held in Rome under the title: ’The Cross, the Crescent and the Ballot Box.’ Ibrāhīm’s paper discussed Islam and democracy. In the following lines Ibrāhīm...
Date of source: Sunday, April 20, 2008
A U.S. report concludes that Islamists and the food crisis threaten the stability of Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, April 20, 2008
A document issued by the US Republican Institute reveals the institutes’s plan to infiltrate political parties and civil society organizations in Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, April 6, 2008
Midhat Bishāy complains about the lack of tolerance that exists between the Coptic Orthodox Church’s leaders and their opponents.
Date of source: Monday, March 31, 2008
While the majority of Muslims call to boycott The Netherlands because of the offensive movie ’Fitna,’ some extremists attacked Dutch interests in certain countries. However, Dr, ‘Alī Jum‘ah, the muftī of Egypt explained the way he reacted: “I carried the Glorious Qur’ān, kissed it and read it for...
Date of source: Friday, April 4, 2008
A number of Muslim scholars and intellectuals were hosted by al-Musawwar to discuss the current state of Muslim-Christian/Muslim-West relations in lieu of the controversial Dutch movie ’Fitna.’ The attendees gave their opinions about intereligious dialogue, highlighting both the positive and the...
Date of source: Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Jamāl As‘ad criticizes those who use religion to ignite political conflicts despite religions’ unanimous call for peace and goodness.
Date of source: Thursday, April 3, 2008
In an interview with Mahmūd ‘Īsá, Muslim thinker Jamāl al-Bannā elaborates on many of his controversial stances and honors the Qur’ān as the only authentic point of reference for Muslims. He also declares that the divine influence of the Qur’ān is not in the human interpretation of the Qur’ānic...
Date of source: Monday, March 31, 2008
Muhammad al-Bāz reviews the minutes of an official meeting with leading Azhar scholars in which they decided to continue printing a book that is part of the Islamic heritage, despite knowing it to contain fabricated hadīths ascribed to the the Prophet Muhammad.
Date of source: Friday, April 11, 2008
Abū Turaykah describes Egypt’s victory over the Ivory Coast in the African Cup of Nations as a great victory that resembles Badr’s victory and hopes that Manuel Jose converts to Islam