Date of source: Monday, May 12, 2008
The article presents an interview with the fundamentalist cleric Ahmad al-Mahallāwī.
Date of source: Thursday, May 15, 2008
Rajā’ī ‘Atiyyah writes about false explanations of religious texts that serve political purposes.
Date of source: Friday, May 16, 2008
A fundamentalist pastor whom Senator John McCain considers his “Spiritual Guide” called Islam “the greatest religious enemy of our civilization and the world.” He claimed that the historic mission of America is to see this false religion destroyed.
Date of source: Sunday, May 18, 2008
Several professors and scholars of the Azhar University fiercely criticized President George Bush’s speech before the Israeli Knesset last Thursday for ignoring the rights of Palestinians and their sufferings.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Some scholars of the Azhar University have objected to U.S. Ambassador to Egypt, Margaret Scooby, visit to the Azhar institutes, and have said that these visits are a form of interference in the Azhar’s affairs and akin to an inspection.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 14, 2008
During her first official visit to the pontifical headquarters at the Coptic Cathedral in ‘Abbāsīyah, Pope Shenouda told the U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Margaret Scobey that Muslim-Christian relations are good and the relationship is based on a genuine love between the two.
Date of source: Monday, May 5, 2008
The Egyptian Shūrá Council approved the suggested draft law about children’s right in Egypt. The law stimulated heated discussions in and outside the council. The new law prohibits female genital mutilation and gives children the right to file claims against their parents if subjected to physical...
Date of source: Monday, May 12, 2008
Rumors spread about a critical health condition of Pope Shenouda III after his sudden visit to Cleveland lately. Rumors spread about the pope having left his last will to a trusted bishop. Meanwhile Coptic analysts refuted the rumors and expect a the pope to return soon.
Date of source: Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Pope Shenouda has travelled to the U.S for medical treatment and sources claim that the strains of his heavy workload are affecting his health.
Date of source: Saturday, May 10, 2008
The father of the missing Christian girl has denied reports that she has been found and has contacted the Coptic Orthodox Church about the case but was told to wait until Pope Shenouda III returned from the U.S.