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24. The Muslim Brotherhood fails to make a case for human rights violations in Egypt
Date of source: Tuesday, March 24, 2015
The Muslim Brotherhood fails to make a case for human rights violations in Egypt After the group’s attempt to undermine the economic conference in Sharm el Sheikh, they also failed to convince the UN of a deteriorating human rights situation in Egypt. On the contrary, the international community...
20. “I do not have a magic wand!” says the Egyptian Mufti
Date of source: Friday, July 6, 2007
In his interview with the Egyptian Muftī, Ahmad Hassan tackles recent controversial issues involving the Muftī. He discusses the issuance of false Fatwás, and combats the political intrigue that aims at shaking his status as a Muslim cleric, saying that his status as a cleric is unshakable.
30. Folklore religiousness....not always a misinterpretation of Muslim teachings
Date of source: Friday, March 31, 2006
The authors are reviewing some religious occasions and traditions in Egypt, including the Sibou‘ and other feasts, and practices associated with them.
11. Sheikh Muhammad Ibn Abdel-Wahhab and his followers reject calling his ideologies “Wahhabism” to avoid concept of sanctifying individuals
Date of source: Saturday, May 10, 2003
The author comments on the suicide operation committed by two young British Muslim men in Tel Aviv. He criticizes British papers for considering the fact that they are Muslims without taking into account that they are British.
10. Sheikh Muhammad Ibn Abdel-Wahhab and his followers reject calling his ideologies “Wahhabism” to avoid concept of sanctifying individuals
Date of source: Saturday, May 10, 2003
The author gives a historical background on Sheikh Muhammad Ibn Abdel-Wahab and how Wahabism was established in the Arabian Peninsula. He believes Wahabism is an Islamic reformation movement.
25. Muslim Brotherhood women in universities
Date of source: Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Given its firm views on women’s issues, the banned Muslim Brotherhood group has been using slogans of women’s emancipation for its own advantage.
13. Another decision to ban wearing the niqab at the American University in Cairo
Date of source: Monday, March 29, 2004
The American University in Cairo (AUC) is expected to witness a confrontation after the decision of the administration to ban female students from wearing the niqab. The university newspaper, the Caravan, reported on March 7 that the administration decided to suspend Yasmine Abel Raziq until she...
19. In response to American demands, The Azhar starts reform of its educational system with little development and much disregard
Date of source: Friday, October 8, 2004
Any action from the Egyptian government to spur reform of the Azhar is met with accusations and lawsuits from Azhar scholars, parliament members, and Islamist activists, claiming that these reforms are in response to American pressure. Nevertheless, the debate continues as to whether the Azhar...
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