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Christian churches following the Western calendar are celebrating Holy Saturday on March 30 with a mass to be led by the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. This year’s celebrations saw a smaller turnout compared to previous years, as thousands...
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The Episcopal Church Diocese hosted an ifṭār banquet attended by esteemed guests such as Dr. Sāmī Fawzī, Archbishop of the Episcopal/Anglican Church of Alexandria, and Dr. Munīr Ḥannā, the honorary archbishop the Episcopal Church and Chairman of the Center of Christian-Muslim Understanding &...
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A senior official of al-Azhar said that Muslims must seek moral lessons from the stories of the Holy Qurʾān. “The story of the Prophet Moses has been mentioned in the Qurʾān several times. One of the things we can learn from the story of Moses is the moral lesson concerning the pursuit of knowledge...
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Dr. Salāma Dāwūd, President of al-Azhar University, highlighted that we are now entering the final third of the fasting month of Ramaḍān, with March 30 marking the beginning of the odd nights of the last 10 days. [D.A.B Editorial Note: Laylat al-Qadr, or Night of the Decree, is traditionally...
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The Monastery of the Virgin Mary and St. John the Beloved conducted prayers to commemorate the acceptance of three individuals into monasticism, following their successful completion of the probationary period for joining the group of monks in the monastery. Anbā Maqqār, Archbishop of al-Sharqīya...
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Shaykh Khālid al-Jamal, a preacher at the Ministry of Awqāf (Religious Endowments), commended the idea of the program Nūr al-Dīn (Light of Religion) by Dr. ʿAlī Jumʿa, the former Grand Muftī of Egypt, describing it as wonderful, and saying that the senior scholar has touched on several important...
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On March 19th, Grand Imām Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyīb will mark 14 years of leadership at the helms of al-Azhar, the preeminent Islamic institution globally and the foremost Sunni establishment for Muslims worldwide. Since assuming leadership of al-Azhar in 2010 following the passing of the late Imām Dr....
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A legal representative for Aḥmad Ḥijāzī, who is facing charges of contempt of religion, contested the validity of the prosecution’s investigation into a video clip depicting Hijazī reciting the Qurʾān with the verses melodized to the tunes of the ʿūd (Arab lute). The lawyer asserted that his client...
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For the second consecutive year, the Grand Imām of al-Azhar, Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyīb, is hosting his Ramaḍān TV program titled Al-Imām al-Ṭayyīb, produced by the Muslim Council of Elders. According to the official Facebook page of al-Azhar, the program will explore the 99 Fairest Attributes of God in...
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The former grand muftī of Egypt, Dr. ʿAlī Jumʿa, emphasized the necessity  for the discourse addressed to the people to be centered on mercy and love rather than hatred, adding that it is possible that God might abolish Hell and grant entry to all humans into Heaven, as claimed by many scholars. “...
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Recent statements by Dr. ʿAlī Jumʿa, the former grand muftī of Egypt, have stirred public opinion on social media, particularly regarding the possibility of bypassing torment in the afterlife. He made these remarks during his Ramaḍān TV show Nūr al-Dīn as part of a dialogue with children and...
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Al-Azhar Mosque has been preparing diligently to receive worshippers during the last ten days of the holy month of Ramaḍān. [D.A.B Editorial Note: The significance of the last 10 days of Ramaḍān is because it is believed that Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) falls within these days, which marks the...
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Egyptians frequently visit Dār al-Iftāʾ (The Iftāʾ House) seeking guidance on matters related to fasting during the holy Muslim month of Ramaḍān, including the question of whether smoking invalidates fasting. In its answer, Dār al-Iftāʾ said, “Smoking, in addition to being a reprehensible habit and...
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The Egyptian Episcopal Church’s development center held a concluding ceremony for its awareness-raising campaign against female genital mutilation (FGM), in association with Mind Medicine Australia (MMA). The ceremony at the All-Saints Cathedral in the district of al-Zamālik was attended by Dr....
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Al-Azhar, under the leadership of Grand Imām Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyīb, has been committed to preserving the moderate nature of Islam, despite efforts by extremists on either side to undermine and distort its image through their troubled understanding of Islamic teachings. The Grand Imām has taken a...
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Al-Azhar Mosque has received a large number of foreign students and worshippers to have ifṭār (fast-breaking), hosting the largest banquet for fasting Muslims in Egypt and providing 5,000 meals. Throughout the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, al-Azhar is organizing a daily mass ifṭār banquet for...
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Grand Muftī of Egypt, Dr. Shawqī ʿAllām, has established the financial value of fidya for abstaining from fasting for one day during the holy Muslim month of Ramaḍān as EGP30. [D.A.B Editorial Note: Fidya is a religious donation to help those in need. It is only paid when a Muslim is unable to fast...
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Former Grand Muftī of Egypt, ʿAlī Gomʿa, stirred up controversy during an episode of his Ramaḍān program ‘Nūr el-Dīn’ that is aired on Egyptian satellite channels. In the latest episode, aired last Tuesday, the former mufti said, “We find many people talking about the torture of the grave and the...
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Pope Tawāḍrūs II of the Coptic Orthodox Church thanked President ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ al-Sīsī for his congratulations to the Egyptian people on the occasion of the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramaḍān and the Great Lent. The Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark conveyed these sentiments during a speech...
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The Coptic Orthodox Church commenced the Great Lent on March 11, which will continue until Easter 2024. The starting date of the Great Lent, or Great Fast, varies from year to year based on the date of Easter. This calculation ensures that the Lenten period does not coincide with the day of the...
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Date of source: Sunday, May 4, 2014
By: Daily Mail
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A shocking video has emerged that appears to show Egyptian police standing idly by as an anti-Christian mob launch a frenzied attack on a cathedral filled with mourners. Two worshippers were left dead and 84 injured, including 11 police officers, as ...
Date of source: Saturday, May 4, 2013
By: New York Times
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It's Tuesday afternoon, and a few dozen of the faithful members of St. Mary and St. Antonios Coptic Orthodox Church in Ridgewood, Queens, are singing in the liturgy during observation of the Great Lent, the 55 days of prayer and fasting that precede ...
Date of source: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
By: Al-Monitor
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) consultations in Cairo have revealed noticeable differences inopinions within the ranks of the opposition National Salvation Front (NSF) concerning the $4.8
Date of source: Sunday, April 21, 2013
By: The Majalla Magazine
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Head of the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church Pope Tawadros II (L) leads the Coptic Christmasmidnight mass at the Al-Abasseya Cathedral in Cairo on January 6, 2013. KHALED DESOUKI/AFP/GettyImages
Date of source: Friday, April 26, 2013
By: Jihad Watch
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Over the years at Jihad Watch we have seen innumerable times how police in countries like Pakistan or Indonesia stand idlyby and do nothing as Muslim mobs brutalize Christians or other non-Muslims. This is because they share the attackers'
Date of source: Monday, April 15, 2013
By: allAfrica.com
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An Egyptian Coptic activist demanded on Monday the government's recognition of the Christians' right to obtain official religious holidays as stipulated by the law.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 2, 2013
By: Memri
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In an ironic article, Egyptian author Alaa Al-Aswany describes what it is to be "aMuslim in Britain," metaphorically referring in fact to the state of the Copts inEgypt, who suffer from severe persecution and discrimination. The following areexcerpts.[1] 
Date of source: Saturday, June 29, 2013
By: AINA
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WASHINGTON -- Coptic Solidarity recently held its fourth Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. titled "To What Extent Will the U.S. and the International Community Support an Islamist Government in Egypt?"  
Date of source: Sunday, June 30, 2013
By: Alarabiya.net English
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“I will not accept humiliation” is the line I liked best in what was dubbed a “rebellion anthem” which reminds us of that old patriotic song engraved in our hearts: “God is bigger than the aggressor’s maliciousness.” I also
Date of source: Friday, June 28, 2013
By: Stratfor
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The shared interests that have driven the Muslim Brotherhood of Egypt and the country's military together over the past year remain, but large, sustained protests could strain that relationship
Date of source: Wednesday, June 26, 2013
By: Al-Monitor
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Egypt is dangerously close to slipping off a precipice. A transition that began with exuberance and high hopes may be destroyed or at the very least
Date of source: Monday, June 24, 2013
By: Al-Monitor
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With zero hour approaching for the “revolutionary wave” on June 30 against the Muslim Brotherhood’s regime, the next five days are starting to seem crucial for the troubled Egyptian political scene.
Date of source: Monday, June 24, 2013
By: Al-Monitor
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My guidebook described it as "the ideal mosque in Las Vegas." This odd statement motivated me to visit Sayyida Zeinab's shrine in southern Damascus.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 25, 2013
By: MEMRI
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Egyptian Satirist Blames Mursi, MB For Rising Polarization, Violence And Anti-Religious Feeling. Al-Shurouq  
Date of source: Saturday, June 29, 2013
By: New post
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On Sunday, June 30th, a massive demonstration is scheduled to take place in Cairo. This demonstration marks the climax of a widening public campaign launched in Egypt under the name "Tamarrud" ("Rebellion")
Date of source: Friday, June 28, 2013
By: Stratfor
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The shared interests that have driven the Muslim Brotherhood of Egypt and the country's military together over the past year remain, but large, sustained protests could strain
Date of source: Monday, June 24, 2013
By: New Republic
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Given the opposition's growing rage and the Brotherhood's increasingly confrontational stance, the upcoming nationwide protests are unlikely to end well. for full text press here
Date of source: Sunday, June 2, 2013
By: NYT
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The New York Times reported on Tuesday that despite a massive surge in street crime, Egyptʼs court system has been nearly overwhelmed with cases involving complaints by Moslem citizens of blasphemy and disrespecting Islam, mostly against Christians. The
Date of source: Monday, June 17, 2013
By: Al-Monitor
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CAIRO — Less than two weeks before June 30, the day of expected massive protests calling for the ouster of Egypt’s first freely elected president,
Date of source: Tuesday, June 18, 2013
By: nytimes
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DEIR EL GABRAWI, Egypt — Egypt’s prosecutors have been flooded with blasphemy complaints since 2011 as Islamists exercising their new societal clout have pushed for prosecutions and courts have handed down steep fines and prison terms for insulting religion.

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