Date of source: Friday, March 25, 2005
Shoura Council member Nabīl Luqā
Bibāwī has recently authored a book entitled Islām al-Aqbāt wa Ictināq al-Muslimīn Lil Dīn
al-Masīhī…al-Hal al-Jazrī [Coptic conversion to Islam and Muslim to Christianity…a radical solution]. In his
book, Bibāwī suggested the formation of a committee that would...
Date of source: Monday, February 21, 2005
Some expressed their desire that the Central Authority [for Public Mobilization and] Statistics (CAPMAS) supervise the funds of all churches and submit a report of each church to the People’s Assembly because the CAPMAS is affiliated to the Parliament. But in fact, the funds of the Church could not...
Date of source: Monday, February 14, 2005
I recently watched a very interesting film called Film Thaqāfī [An educational film]. The film tackled the issue of the difficulties that the youth now face in getting married.
Date of source: Thursday, July 19, 2001
The relationship between Christians and Muslims has been through ups and downs depending on the character of the governor, but in Mubarak’s time, national unity has flourished. Still, little groups of prejudiced Muslims and Christians spoil the good relationship that national unity is built upon.
Date of source: Sunday, May 27, 2001
Although President Mubarak ordered the inclusion of the historical period before the July Revolution [1952], which was ignored, in history books, the Coptic history is not included till now. The Minister of Education formed a committee to write the Coptic history under the Byzantine Empire which...
Date of source: Monday, May 21, 2001
The author comments on political life based on religion. He gives the example of Algeria and Lebanon, where everything is taken from a religion-related perspective. He then moves to Egypt where the Muslim Brotherhood are asking to form an Islamic party and where some extremist Copts are asking to...
Date of source: Thursday, February 22, 2001
Public opinion’s reaction towards the ruling given in Al-Kosheh action was inconsistent. Those who have a legal background understood the recitals and the reasons of the sentences, but the public, who have no legal background, were deeply shocked by them. The sentences passed have two aspects; the...
Date of source: Thursday, January 11, 2001
Despite the fact that the Bible is the religious constitution of all Christians all over the world, Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7, while Catholic and Protestant Christians celebrate it on December 26. The different interpretations of the Bible are also insecure among them....