Date of source: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Jamāl al-Bannā is a household name in Egypt. He is as famous for his prolific writings as he is for being the younger brother of the Muslim Brotherhood founder Hassan al-Bannā. Now age 89 the authors of this research study attempt to present a comprehensive picture of the controversial thinker and...
Date of source: Saturday, September 20, 2008
Western interference in the Middle East started long ago and has continued right up to the present day, with no apparent end in sight. This relationship is the key focus of Robert Fisk’s book ’The Great War for Civilisation’. The book describes in detail Robert Fisk’s experiences as a journalist in...
Date of source: Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Samīr Marqus analyzes Muslim-Christian relations in Egypt since the rule of Muhammad ‘Alī and suggests three possibly scenarios for the future of the Egyptian state.
Date of source: Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Conversion in Egypt is a difficult subject. There is a great deal of secrecy regarding the numbers of conversions that take place each year and the Egyptian press in general does not investigate the stories fully. This paper focuses both on the primary causes for conversion and also on the way that...