Date of source: Saturday, April 12, 2008
Two Muslims scholars voice their opinions about the recent demonstrations and strikes that have taken place in Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, April 13, 2008
A hijāb-clad student of the Azhar University has refused to shake hands with the head of the university on the basis that it is harām for men and women to shake hands.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 9, 2008
The author interviews the under-secretary of the People’s Assembly Dr. Zaynab Radwān on her recent call for a legislation to make the testimony of men and women equal.
Date of source: Monday, April 7, 2008
Ikrām Lam‘ī comments on the statements of footballer Muhammad Abū Turaykah in which he said that the players’ piousness was the reason they won the last African Cup of Nations. Lam‘ī believes that it is narrow minded to think about all activities from a religious perspective.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 9, 2008
On a program screened on Egyptian TV, Shaykh Khālid al-Jindī has threatened to slaughter the author for opposing his controversial fatwás.
Date of source: Saturday, April 12, 2008 to Friday, April 18, 2008
Although the Cabinet dismissed his campaign against drug addiction, the famous dā‘iyah cAmr Khālid leaked news to the press about receiving government patronage, leading the author to think that the dā‘iyah might have sought legitimate coverage for his campaign.
Date of source: Monday, April 7, 2008
The author praises the rational reaction of Muslims to the recent provocative film ’Fitna,’ saying that they seem to have learned from previous attacks on Islam.
Date of source: Monday, April 14, 2008
The Egyptian Shūrá Council and Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed their discontentment with British officers’ way of dealing with Pope Shenouda III at Heathrow Airport and announced that Egypt will treat British diplomats in its airports in the same way. Dr. Abū al-Ghayt, Egypt’s minister of...
Date of source: Monday, April 14, 2008
The Minister of Religious Endowments Dr. Hamdī Zaqzūq has advised dā‘iyahs to increase the public awareness of conspiracies that target the safety and stability of Egyptian society.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
The Azhar has complained about the decrease in government allocations for the coming school year, saying it could negatively affect the educational process of the Azhar institutes.