Date of source: Tuesday, December 20, 2005
An investigation into an article published by CNN claiming that the father of September 11, 2001 bomber Muhammad ‘Atā praised terrorist attacks.
Date of source: Friday, December 16, 2005
On a visit to Cairo, Michael Munīr, head of the US Copts Association, spent a week meeting politicians, party leaders and high-ranking officials. The visit coincided with President Husnī Mubārak’s recent decree to delegate authority of building and restoring churches to governors, which Munīr...
Date of source: Thursday, December 15, 2005
Mahmoud Nāfi‘ praises President Mubārak’s decree to entrust governors with making church-related decisions and his appointment of five Copts among his 10 appointments, of either religion, to parliament.
Date of source: Thursday, December 15, 2005
Dr. Wajīh argues that Islam is viewed in the West through the interpretations of some western writers who are believed to be experts on Islam, something which is, in many cases, not true.
Date of source: Sunday, December 18, 2005
The convicted murderer of Theo van Gogh, has said in court that the United States, the Netherlands and anyone who respects the laws of those countries is a legitimate target for Islamic holy warriors.
Date of source: Friday, December 16, 2005
Muhammad Habīb, the deputy murshid, commenting on Murshid cĀkif’s statements that the Muslim Brotherhood would respect existing treaties between Israel and Egypt, said any agreement concluded by a state "is not Qur’ān. It is human action that is subject to review.”
Date of source: Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Muhammad Wajdī Qandīl writes about how the United States sees Islam and how it intends to deal with what he calls the ’green peril’.
Date of source: Sunday, December 11, 2005
The author examines the new Egyptian parliament, arguing that Egypt is on the road to reform and that the silent, apathetic, majority must now participate in the political process. He also states that Egyptians should not surrender to fear just because the Muslim Brotherhood controls around 20...
Date of source: Saturday, December 10, 2005
Over the past few years, Dr. Sa‘d al-Dīn Ibrāhīm has been visiting Washington and meeting with a number of congressmen, known for their staunch support of Israel and their constant attacks on Egypt.
Date of source: Friday, December 9, 2005
Meunier, the leader of the U.S. Copts Association, recently visited Egypt and met with authorities. Members of the associated are angry that he did so without their involvement and claim that he had no right to speak for their organization or for Copts in general. He refutes their claims.