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Religious ruling on al-Mawlid al-Nabawī celebrations
Date of source: 9 Sep 2024
By Sāra Ṭʿīma
In a fatwā published on December 1, 2016, the former Grand Muftī, Dr. Shawqī ʿAllām, stated that the celebration of al-Mawlid al-Nabawī, or the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, reflects the blessing of his prophethood as well as the love and glorification of the Prophet. The fatwā states that the...
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Pope Tawāḍrūs praises ‘new beginning’ initiative
Date of source: 8 Sep 2024
By No Author Mentioned
According to Pope Tawāḍrūs, the president's “New Beginning” plan is a “good and serious step towards developing the Egyptian people to build an advanced and integrated society.” In a video clip released by the cabinet's official page, Pope Tawāḍrūs stated, “In every aspect, the development of...
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A brief biography of the new Grand Mufti Dr. Naẓīr ʿAyyād
Date of source: 11 Aug 2024
By Aḥmad al-Buḥayrī‎ (Ahmad al-Beheiri)
The newly appointed Grand Muftī of Egypt, Dr. Naẓīr Muḥammad ʿAyyād, holds a PhD in theology from al-Azhar University, where he majored in philosophy and theology and graduated with first-rank honors in 2003. He graduated in May 1995 from the faculty of theology at al-Azhar University in Ṭanṭā,...
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19th World Sufi Forum explores ethical values in the age of AI
Date of source: 27 Aug 2024
By ʿAmr Rushdī
The al-Qādirīya al-Būdshīshīya Sufi Order, led by Dr. Mūlāī Munīr al-Qādīrī Būdshīsh, announced that the 19th edition of the World Sufi Forum is being held in the Kingdom of Morocco on September 11-16, under the title ‘Sufism and Values in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.’ In past forum editions...
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Govt. adopts plan for religious discourse renewal
Date of source: 26 Aug 2024
By Samar Salāma
A unique vision for renewing religious discourse through Egypt’s religious establishment—which is recognised for its capacity to propagate ideals of tolerance, reject prejudice and hatred, and play a significant cultural role—was incorporated by the government. In order to promote a moderate...
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Grand Muftī: Interfaith dialogue is the optimal way to promote peace and understanding
Date of source: 18 Aug 2024
By Muḥammad Shiḥta
Dr. Naẓīr ʿAyyād, the Grand Muftī of Egypt, stated on Sunday, August 18, that interfaith dialogue is the best method to advance peace and understanding. He also mentioned that efforts were being made to solidify common principles as the most effective strategy to create a society that is tolerant...
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Senior Muslim scholar: UAE is a model of coexistence
Date of source: 19 Jun 2023
By No Author Mentioned
According to prominent Muslim scholar Shaykh ʿAbd Allah bin Bayya, Chairman of the UAE Fatwā Council and Head of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, the United Arab Emirates - led by President Shaykh Muḥammad bin Zāyīd Āl Nahyān - has turned into a model of “happy coexistence.” “The United Arab Emirates...
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Al-Azhar faculty dean advises girls seeking to become muftīs
Date of source: 28 Aug 2024
By Rāmī Muḥyī al-Dīn
The dean of al-Azhar’s Faculty for Islamic & Arabic Studies for Girls, Dr. Ḥanān ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz, stressed the significance of department selection for female students aspiring to become muftīs. In a talk show on the al-Nās TV station ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz stated: “The term ‘muftī’ is broad, so...
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Journey of Learning program discusses status of women in Christianity and Islam
Date of source: 3 Sep 2024
By No Author Mentioned
The Center for Christian Muslim Understanding and Partnership (CCMUP) hosted the second day of A Journey of Learning program’s third edition at the All-Saints Episcopal Cathedral in the Zamālik district. Dr. Munīr Ḥannā, the center’s director and honorary archbishop, was present for the events....
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Copts and Muslims of Banī Sūwayf unite to put out Archbishopric fire
Date of source: 1 Sep 2024
By Hānī Fatḥī
On Saturday, August 31, Christian and Muslim locals in the province of Banī Sūwayf, located 115 kilometers south of Cairo, came together to fight a fire that had broken out inside the governorate’s archbishopric. The people participated in extinguishing the fire and assisted the civil defense...
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Man receives 3-year term in jail for contempt of religion
Date of source: 11 Aug 2024
By Ṭāriq al-Rifāʿī
After a man was found guilty of contempt of religion, the Port Said (Pūr Saʾīd) Criminal Court, presided over by Chief Justice Jawdat Mīkhāʾīl Qiddīs, sentenced him to three years of harsh imprisonment. The forty-year-old man, identified only by his initials Y.M.ʿ and residing in Port Fouad (Pūr...
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Coptic Catholic Church in Egypt celebrates Nayrouz
Date of source: 24 Aug 2024
By Monica Jirjis
The Coptic Catholic Church organized a number of events and activities in preparation for the 2024 Nayrouz celebration. Anbā Būlā Shafīq, the Archbishop of the Coptic Catholic Diocese for al-Ismāʿīlīya, the cities and dependencies around the Suez Canal, presided over the Assumption of the Virgin...
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Pope Tawāḍrūs opens 4th LOGOS Youth Forum
Date of source: 25 Aug 2024
By Muḥammad al-Aḥmadī
The 4th LOGOS Youth Forum was inaugurated by Pope Tawāḍrūs at the LOGOS Centre located in St. Bīshūy Monastery in Wādī al-Naṭrūn. Under the theme "Take a Step," this year’s forum brings together young men and women from the Egyptian dioceses of the See of St. Mark.   Four topics will be covered at...
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Al-Azhar to modify religious curricula
Date of source: 20 May 2024
By Isrāʾ Sulaymān
The curricula development commission of Al-Azhar has decided to alter several Arabic and Islamic textbooks for students in the preparatory and secondary phases up until May 15. The commission gave instructions to use only the editions of 2024-2025. The modified textbooks included Taysīr al-Lubāb Fī...
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Head of Evangelical Church completes pastoral tour in Upper Egypt
Date of source: 23 Aug 2024
By Amīra Hishām
At the completion of his pastoral tour in Upper Egypt, Dr. Andrea Zakī, the leader of the Coptic Evangelical community, witnessed the ordination of Priest Michael Māhir as the pastor of the Evangelical Church in the Kūm Asfaḥt district on Friday, August 23. He also participated in the events that...
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Dr. al-Khusht: The new Cairo Univ. President
Date of source: 1 Aug 2017
By Samar Ṣāliḥ
The publication Al-Waṭan has learnt that Dr. Muḥammad ʿOthmān al-Khusht has succeeded Dr. Jābir Naṣṣār as the President of Cairo University. Khusht, who was born in 1964, served as Cairo University's vice president for student relations and education. He teaches modern and contemporary beliefs and...
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Anbā Buṭrus Dānyāl: Grand Imām of al-Azhar is keen on spreading justice
Date of source: 17 Aug 2024
By Ḥasan Mursī
According to the Chairman of the Egyptian Catholic Centre for Cinema, Anbā Buṭrus Dānyāl, Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyeb, the Grand Imām of al-Azhar, is a man of kindness and moderation who is dedicated to promoting ideas of justice. In an interview with media figure Ḥamdī Rizq on Ṣada al-Balad TV station, he...
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Dār al-Iftāʾ publishes biography on Dr. Naẓīr ʿAyyād
Date of source: 13 Aug 2024
By ʿAlī Shibl
Following Dr. Naẓīr ʿAyyād’s appointment as Egypt’s next grand muftī and chairman of the General Secretariat for Fatwā Authorities Worldwide, Dār al-Iftāʾ released a biography detailing his prior posts. ʿAyyād graduated with first-rank honors from al-Azhar University in 2003 with a PhD in theology...
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Pope Tawāḍrūs meets Minister of Youth & Sports
Date of source: 16 Aug 2024
By Monica Jirjis
Following their summit in Cairo, Pope Tawāḍrūs met with the leaders of the International Association of Orthodox Christian Scouts and Dr. Ashraf Ṣubḥī, Minister of Youth and Sports, on Friday, August 16, at the Papal Residence in Cairo. Under President ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ al-Sīsī's support, the meeting...
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Annual conference for the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs begins
Date of source: 25 Aug 2024
By Lūʾaī ʿAlī
President ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ al-Sīsī presided over the 35th conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, which began on August 25 and 26 at the Ministry of Awqāf (religious endowments) headquarters. Minister Osāma al-Azharī served as the conference chairman. More than 60 significant regional...
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Referendum in Egypt: International Monitoring Helps the Regime
Date of source: Saturday, January 11, 2014
By: Fair Observer
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The EU should not monitor the Egyptian referendum, but instead push for political inclusion.
Singer from 'The Square' in shadows of Egypt's crackdown
Date of source: Tuesday, January 21, 2014
By: Al-Monitor
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Ramy Essam is best known for his heady performances in Tahrir Square during the 18 days of the January 25 Revolution. His song, "Irhal!' ("Leave!"), became an anthem for the mass street protests against Hosni Mubarak's 30-year dictatorship: "We are all united, we demand one thing: Leave! Leave!
Egypt Christians ring in New Year with prayers for peace
Date of source: Wednesday, January 1, 2014
By: Middle East Online
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Egypt's Christians rang in the New Year Wednesday with prayers for peace after months of unrest, but expressed no regrets over backing the military's overthrow of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi.
Moussa: Sisi will assume presidency in 'democratic way'
Date of source: Thursday, January 23, 2014
By: Al-Monitor
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In an interview with Al-Monitor just two days after the ratification of the new Egyptian constitution, 
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood launches fight from their London flat
Date of source: Monday, January 13, 2014
By: Atlas Shrugs
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Fwd: Egypt: Militants Blow Up Natural Gas Pipeline
Date of source: Friday, January 17, 2014
By: Sitrep
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Militants in the Sinai Peninsula attacked a natural gas pipeline Jan. 17, AFP reported. There were no casualties. The same section of pipeline was attacked less than a month ago, on Dec.
Egypt’s unsustainable crackdown
Date of source: Wednesday, January 8, 2014
By: Fwd
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Egypt referendum: '98% back new constitution'
Date of source: Saturday, January 18, 2014
By: BBC News
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A proposed new Egyptian constitution has been backed by 98.1% of people who voted in a referendum, officials say. Turnout was 38.6% of the 53 million eligible voters, the election committee said.
Egyptians fear return of surveillance state
Date of source: Thursday, January 16, 2014
By: Al-Monitor
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Egypt's Multiple Power Centers (El-Adawy | PolicyWatch 2194)
Date of source: Friday, January 17, 2014
By: Fwd
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Given the limitations and internal divisions of Egypt's various power centers, neither the military nor any other single institution is solely in charge at the moment.******************************The
Report: Egypt's Sisi to quit post in a few days to run for president
Date of source: Tuesday, January 21, 2014
By: JPost
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'Al-Hayat' reports Egyptian military chief will run in March election "in light of wide popular demand"; Mubarak not intending to return to political power   
Government, Brotherhood fail to attract Egyptian youth
Date of source: Wednesday, January 29, 2014
By: Al-Monitor
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The youth are the ones who launched Egypt’s January 25 Revolution.
Egypt cracks down on students
Date of source: Wednesday, January 29, 2014
By: Al-Monitor
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Student demonstrations have become a daily occurrence at Egyptian universities. Reports estimate that a monthly average of 230 protests were staged on 24 campuses in the first part of the current academic year. By and large,
Egypt’s factions divided over Jan. 25 celebrations
Date of source: Friday, January 24, 2014
By: Al-Monitor
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Bombs exploded across Cairo  on Jan. 24 in advance of a day many expected to be bloody reminder of Egypt’s fractured political landscape.
Egypt's El-Sisi Boldly Calls For Islamic Reformation
Date of source: Thursday, January 2, 2014
By: clarionproject
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General El-Sisi, the commander of the Egyptian Armed Forces and current head of state, is essentially calling for a reformation in Islam. His bold declaration comes as the Egyptian people approved a constitution in a vote that the Muslim Brotherhood
Egypt’s missing political middle
Date of source: Wednesday, January 29, 2014
By: Al-Monitor
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Dear reader, I know that these lines will be heavy on the eyes and on your conscience, but I ask you to consider them and I hope that they motivate you to take action. I always recall my meeting with Ahmed Zaki, an Egyptian journalist living and
Egypt The Military Moves Toward the Presidency
Date of source: Tuesday, January 28, 2014
By: Geopolitical Diary
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The efforts of Egypt's top military leader, Gen. Abdel Fattah alSisi, to assume his country's presidency reflect a return of the Arab world's largest country to the days of its founding as a
Egyptians Deeply Divided Over Law Restricting Public Protests
Date of source: Tuesday, January 28, 2014
By: MEMRI
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Introduction On November 24, 2013, Egyptian Interim President 'Adly Mansour approved a bill for a protest law submitted to him about a month previously by the government. The new law sets restrictions for
Theres Only One Real Law Now in Egypt Trager New Republic
Date of source: Saturday, January 25, 2014
By: New Republic
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Washington should focus on shielding U.S. strategic interests in Egypt from the effects of persistent political instability, while also encouraging Cairo to address the root causes of this instability over time. ******************************
Bombings in Egypt Signal Expanding Militant Capabilities
Date of source: Friday, January 24, 2014
By: Stratfor
Includes: N/A
Summary Four explosive devices detonated in and around Cairo on Jan. 24. The first of these, a large vehicle-borne improvised explosive device placed in front of the Cairo Security

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AWR wishes for a blessed Christmas and New Year
Newsletter Number: 62
Year: 2014
Reforming religious education in Egypt
Newsletter Number: 3
Year: 2015
The National Council for Women and the United Nations Development Programme join forces to combat violence against women
Newsletter Number: 4
Year: 2015
CAWU retrieves seventh century manuscript from Monastery of St. Mina
Newsletter Number: 5
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Last Minute Reminder of our Evening with Mohamed Anwar El Sadat
Newsletter Number: 6
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Last Minute Reminder: 'Vision and Challenges', Monthly Forum with Mohamed Badran
Newsletter Number: 7
Year: 2015
Monthly Forum: Coptic Folklore and the Holy Family Tradition
Newsletter Number: 8
Year: 2015
Charlie Hebdo; Egyptian Responses
Newsletter Number: 9
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Reminder: Charlie Hebdo; Egyptian Responses
Newsletter Number: 10
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CAWU Forum Meetings on Holy Family and Egypt’s Forthcoming Elections
Newsletter Number: 11
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Invitation: November Forum with Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Khayyal about Religion and Society
Newsletter Number: 55
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Tribute to Rev. Dr. Arne Fjeldstad, former member of AWR’s board of advisors
Newsletter Number: 56
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The Maspero Youth Union: Still going Strong?
Newsletter Number: 58
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Beacons of Hope in al-Zawra al-Hamra
Newsletter Number: 59
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Meeting the Maspero Youth Union: Interviews Vol. 1
Newsletter Number: 60
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Visiting Assiut, the diocese of al-Qussia and the Monastery of al-Muharraq
Newsletter Number: 12
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Last Minute Reminder:Starting a Business in Egypt
Newsletter Number: 13
Year: 2015
On The Death Penalty For Former President Mohammed Morsi
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Year: 2015
Thank You Dr. Maria Haarmann
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Year: 2015
Last Minute Reminder: Amidst the Rhythm Cultural Event
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Year: 2015

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