Date of source: Sunday, April 11, 2010
In 2000, after violent protests against it, the anti-Islamic book translated as A Banquet for Seaweed was banned in Egypt. The widespread nature of the protests reflects the domination of religious thought in Egypt; however, the book was defended by Syrian author Hilmī al-Nimnim. According to al-...
Date of source: Monday, March 29, 2010
A lawsuit against a TV broadcaster for offending Jesus.
Date of source: Saturday, January 2, 2010
Al-Dustūr interviews Dr. ‘Abd al-Sabūr Shāhīn who talks about the truth behind accusing Dr. Nasr Abū Zayd of apostasy.
Date of source: Friday, August 28, 2009
This article sheds light upon some legal experts’ denunciation of two legal organizations’; the United Group and the Andalus Centre, which appealed to the attorney-general to confiscate some Islam-disdaining, superstitions and spurious hadīths-replete books.
Date of source: Sunday, August 30, 2009
At a gathering at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Arab writers denounce censorship and restriction of freedom of expression.
Date of source: Sunday, October 18, 2009
Father Marqus ‘Azīz, priest of the Hanging Church, continues his responses to the allegations and insults made by Dr. Hunayn ‘Abd al-Masīh against Christianity and the church.
Date of source: Sunday, October 11, 2009
Father Marqus ‘Azīz, priest of the Hanging Church, responds to allegations and insults made by Dr. Hunayn ‘Abd al-Masīh against Christianity and the church.
Date of source: Thursday, July 23, 2009
‘Abd al-Wahāb ‘Īsá writes about the fatwá issued by Dār al-Iftā’ accusing Dr. Sayyid al-Qimnī of apostasy.
Date of source: Thursday, July 23, 2009
In response to a question regarding Sayyid al-Qimnīreceiving the State Award, Dār al-Iftā’ prohibits honoring whoever attacks Islam and the Prophet Muhammad.
Date of source: Thursday, July 16, 2009
In spite of the bitter controversy created by Sayyid al-Qimnī’s honoring, some people have expressed their admiration for his ideas. Al-Qimnī expresses his views, and comments on issues related to freedom of expression and sectarianism in Egypt.