Salāmah says that national unity has truly manifested itself in that Muslims and Copts both suffer extremist fatwás. His comment refers to Pope Shenouda III’s previous prohibition on elective surgery and his recent statement prohibiting abortion in rape victims, comparing it to the Azhar’s similar stance on the matter. The article then goes on to point out other similarities between fatwás on both sides.

Key Words: Pope Shenouda III – The Azhar – Muhammad Sayyid Tantāwī – Prophet Muhammad – George Habīb