Date of source: Friday, July 14, 2006
Hamdī al-
Hussinī sheds light on the controversy in
both Muslim and Christian circles concerning the unified law for
houses of worship. Supporters of this law
hope that it will diffuse tension and sectarianism amongst Muslims and
Christians, while opponents warn of
negative consequences from...
Date of source: Sunday, June 25, 2006
The National Council for Human Rights called for passing a bill of worship proposed by Muhammad Jūwualī, the head of the Committee for Suggestions and Complaints in this legislative term.
Date of source: Monday, March 13, 2006
Coptic intellectuals are divided over the step taken by Coptic activists in the West to discuss the Coptic file before the Human Rights Committee of the United Nations. Some believe that such step is the only possible action in order to attract the government’s attention to the problems of Copts,...
Date of source: Sunday, June 26, 2005
The People’s Assembly Religious and Social Affairs Committee debated the unified draft law on the construction of houses of worship, which was forwarded by Muhammad Guwaylī, the chairman of the Suggestions and Complaints Committee.
Date of source: Sunday, February 19, 2006
Sidhom writes about the latest efforts of the Egyptian government to ease the struggles of Copts who wish for free and equal rights regarding their houses of worship. Although the president seemed to take steps toward this end, the author fears that these steps are flawed at best, and scoffed,...
Date of source: Thursday, February 16, 2006
The author reviews the progress achieved in solving the issues surrounding the building and restoration of churches during President Mubārak’s rule. He argues that a unified law regulating the building of all places of worship would offer final solution to the problem.
Date of source: Wednesday, February 15, 2006
In an exclusive statement to al-Dustour, the general guide of the Muslim Brotherhood has announced that "the group sees no problem with building churches." Member of the Irshād [guidance] Office, Dr. Mahmoud ‘Izzat has argued that "People of the Book" are entitled to have their own houses of...
Date of source: Sunday, February 5, 2006
The People’s Assembly is due to vote on a draft law for unifying regulations on houses of worship in Egypt, after it was unanimously approved by the parliament’s Proposals and Complaints Committee.
Date of source: Thursday, February 2, 2006
The article expresses the Brotherhood’s views regarding the relations with Copts as mentioned in statements by the group’s no. 2 man, Muhammad Habīb, who argues that Copts should never rule Muslims, but that they can participate in the political processes.
Date of source: Sunday, January 29, 2006
The state has recently endeavored to ease tensions and restrictions through regulating the construction of Muslim and Christian houses of worship, and authorizing the governors to issue decisions pertaining to the reconstruction and restoration works of churches.