Muhammad talks about the reaction to al-Qā‘idah’s threats against Copts. He points out how the government has implemented a comprehensive enhancement of security measures in churches around the country at a time when two major Coptic festivals are set to be held, one of which is expected to attract over two million visitors from all over the region. He interviews various experts who confirm that al-Qā‘idah has not existed in Egypt since the 2006 attacks in Dahab.

Key Words: al-Qā‘idah – Luxor – Pope Shenouda III – Kāmīliyā Shihātah – Wafā’ Constantine