Haytham talks about the great number of fitnah tā’ifīyah issues occurring everyday. He criticizes the church’s silence about Bishop Bīshūy’s recent comments and its failure to issue an apology to date. Islamic Research Academy member Dr. Muhammad ‘Umārah said that Bīshūy’s comments not only reflect his personal point of view, but also that of the church. He also claims that Pope Shenouda III used to be a member of an organization who believed that Arab Muslims are invaders of a Coptic Egypt.

Key Words: Bishop Bīshūy - Islamic Research Academy - Dr. Muhammad ‘Umārah - Pope Shenouda III – Wafā‘ Constantine – Kāmīliyā Shihātah – Azhar