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Al-Azhar Observatory establishes department to answer women’s questions
Date of source: 23 Apr 2017
By Rīhām al-͑Irāqī
The Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism (AOCE) has shown interest in women’s affairs and has established a department dedicated to answering women’s questions through a team of female muftīs who are well-versed in sharī ͑a rules and provisions. An associate professor at the Azhar University...
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Priest Bīshūy Hilmī: You shall love your neighbor as yourself
Date of source: 3 Feb 2023
By Muḥammad al-Gharīb
Pastor of the Anbā Antonius Church of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the Cairo district of Shubrā, Priest Dr. Bīshūy Hilmī, spoke about the importance of fraternity as a human value. He stated that all people are brothers in humanity, regardless of time or place, as they all come from the same...
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Palestine churches condemn assault by Israeli extremists
Date of source: 19 Jul 2023
By Taken from MENA
The Higher Presidential Committee of Churches Affairs in Palestine (HCC) has condemned an attempt by Israeli extremists to assault the St. Eliās Church of the Greek Catholic Church in Ḥaifā. Ramzī Khūrī, a member of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and HCC chairman, denounced the threats...
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Promotion of FGM now punishable by law in Egypt
Date of source: 14 Jul 2023
By Fāṭima Abū Shanab
Female circumcision causes physical and psychological damage to the lives and health of young women. It is also a crime punishable by law. These harms include excessive bleeding as the result of the removal of tissues composed of blood vessels and severe pain and inflammation of the vagina as the...
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Egyptian psychiatrist explains repurcussions of FGM
Date of source: 29 Mar 2023
By Īmān Hakīm
A TV series called ‘Ḥaḍrat al-͑ Umda’ (The Distinguished Mayor) has worked to address social problems, including female circumcision, or Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). FGM is a cultural tradition that leaves deep psychological and physical scars and has been known to violate girls’ rights. The...
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National Council of Women reports decrease in rate of FGM
Date of source: 15 Jul 2023
By Hāydī Ayman
The National Council for Women (NCW) confirmed that the rate of female circumcision in Egypt has plummeted thanks to growing awareness that the practice is a crime and has nothing to do with religion or medicine. They added that credit for this goes to the state, the NCW, and the National Council...
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Awqāf minister announces unified call to prayer
Date of source: 28 Jul 2023
By Muḥammad Kāmil
Minister of Awqāf (religious endowments) Muḥammad Mukhtār Jum ͑a and Governor of al-Jīza General Aḥmad Rāshid met leading preachers in the governorate of al-Jīza on Friday to discuss issues related to the regulation of the adhān (Muslim call for prayers). Jum ͑a said his ministry will work on...
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Pope Tawāḍrūs II meets priests from Gulf churches
Date of source: 28 Jul 2023
By Wāʾil ͑Alī
On Friday, Pope Tawāḍrūs II of the Coptic Orthodox Church met with priests and servants of the churches in the Gulf states of the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar. The meeting was held at the Anbā Rūways Stage at the St. Mark Cathedral in Cairo. It commenced with prayers, followed by a...
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Pope Tawāḍrūs supports Coptic studies as part of national identity of Egypt
Date of source: 29 Jul 2023
By Mīnā Ashraf
On Saturday, Pope Tawāḍrūs II of the Coptic Orthodox Church met with members of the Société d'Archéologie Copte (SAC) and several specialists who obtained Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Coptic studies at Egyptian universities during the past two years. The meeting took place at the end of the two-...
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Oman’s muftī urges Islamic boycott of Sweden
Date of source: 24 Jul 2023
By Unknown
The Muftī of the Sultanate of Oman, Aḥmad Bin Ḥamd al-Khalīlī, called for a “firm and comprehensive” Islamic boycott of Sweden in response to its “excessive” insults towards the Holy Qurʾān and Muslim sanctities on its lands. In a tweet on his official Twitter account, the muftī wrote that it has...
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Iraq emphasizes need for UN resolution on dialogue and religious tolerance
Date of source: 26 Jul 2023
By DBA
On Wednesday, Iraq welcomed a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the encouragement of dialogue and religious tolerance in the face of hate speech. The resolution was unanimously approved during a session of the UNGA held on Tuesday (July 25). In a press release today, The...
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North Sinai unifies Friday sermons: 'Qurʾān is a book of mercy for the world'
Date of source: 28 Jul 2023
By Khālid Muḥammad
The unified sermon of the Friday’s Muslim congregational prayer all over the mosques of North Sinai governorate will be themed ‘Qurʾān is a book of mercy for the world’ upon instructions from the minister of awqāf (religious endowments), Muḥammad Mukhtār Jum ͑a. The general director of the awqāf in...
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Al-Azhar responds to criticisms about animal sacrifice
Date of source: 21 Jun 2023
By ‘Aḥmad Al-Buḥayrī
Al-Azhar Mosque held a forum to refute skeptics’ allegations over the sacrifice rituals in Islam. It was attended by a host of senior clerics and scholars of al-Azhar. The former president of al-Azhar University, Dr.ʾIbrāhīm al-Hudhud, said that skeptics only want to give a bad image to Islam by...
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First Lady Jill Biden affirms values of peace and tolerance in visit to Egypt
Date of source: 2 Jun 2023
By ‘Aḥmad Al-Buḥayrī
U.S. First Lady, Jill Biden, emphasized the importance of promoting the values of peace, tolerance, and justice, which she said form common grounds amongst people. Biden made the remark today (Friday) in the presence of male and female religious preachers who had finished training courses in...
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Muslim scholar addresses controversial ḥadīth about women
Date of source: 2 May 2023
By Khālid Muṣṭafā
A member of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Shaykh Khālid al-Jindī, said there is some misunderstanding about the ḥadīth (the Prophet’s tradition) that reads "(The Prophet Muḥammed said) A people who make a woman their ruler will never be successful." [Reported by al-Bukhārī]. “Some use...
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Grand Muftī receives Anglican Archbishop for ͑ Id al-ʾAḍḥā
Date of source: 19 Jun 2023
By Muṣṭafā Jamāl
Grand Muftī Dr. Shawqī  ͑Allām received the Archbishop of the Episcopal/Anglican Province of Alexandria Dr. Sāmī Fawzī, who offered his congratulations over the Muslim holiday of ͑ Id al-ʾAḍḥā. The muftī expressed appreciation for this “generous” visit, which only stressed the spirit of friendship...
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Copts praise legal developments in Sīsī’s era
Date of source: 21 Jun 2023
By Jirjis Ṣafwat
Copts are getting prepared to mark the anniversary of the June 30 revolution. This day also marks nine years of the rule of President  ͑Abd al-Fattāh al-Sīsī, whom some Coptic figures praise for the laws that brought about relief in Coptic circles. A Coptic lawyer, Rīmūn Fahīm, said one of the most...
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Greek Catholic Church Synod meets in Lebanon
Date of source: 23 Jun 2023
By ͑ Imād Māhir
Activities of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church’s Synod, under Patriarch Yūsuf al- ͑Absī, are continuing until Saturday (June 24) at the patriarchal seat in al-Rabwa, Lebanon. The synod meetings are attended by Jean-Marie Chāmī, Patriarchal Deputy-General of the Melkite Greek Catholics in Egypt,...
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Researcher expresses concern that religious discourse issue is absent from National Dialogue
Date of source: 23 Jun 2023
By Unknown
A researcher in political Islam groups’ affairs said that the issue of religious discourse is absent from the National Dialogue. He added that President ͑Abd al-Fattāḥ al-Sīsī has made successive remarks for the renewal of religious discourse. “Cultural deterioration is mainly caused by the failure...
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Coptic Catholic Patriarch receives delegation for dialogue with the Greek Orthodox Church
Date of source: 8 Jun 2023
By Marian ͑Īd
Patriarch of the Coptic Catholics of Alexandria and Head of the Catholic Archbishops Council in Egypt, Anbā ʾIbrāhīm Isḥaq, received members of the international committee on theological dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Greek Orthodox Church at the Resurrection Cathedral in Alexandria....
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Inside the Issues 4/27 - Egypt: Three Years after Tahrir Square
Date of source: Wednesday, May 21, 2014
By: isn.ethz
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n this audio presentation, Cairo University's Shreen Abou el-Naga discusses Egypt's current political status. for full text press here
This experiment shows the failure of Egyptian ethics
Date of source: Thursday, May 29, 2014
By: yourmiddleeast
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A few days ago during an English class, I moderated a student who recalled a recent visit to the US. He was stunned at the fact that the sales assistants not only greeted him upon entering a store, but would also bid him adieu upon leaving.
Egypt: The EU Election Observer Mission Was a Mistake
Date of source: Wednesday, June 4, 2014
By: fairobserver
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 By sending election observers to Egypt, the European Union has sided with repression and lost influence. for full text press here
Egypt rural tribes expect payback for backing Sisi
Date of source: Friday, May 30, 2014
By: Al-Monitor
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FAYOUM, Egypt — Tucked away in the idyllic Egyptian countryside 100 kilometers (62 miles) southwest of Cairo, the village of Mansheyet Tantawy couldn’t have been further from the pomp and fanfare that engulfed the capital and other major hubs throughout the Egyptian presidential race.
New infographic shows deadly plight of Middle East Christians
Date of source: Tuesday, June 3, 2014
By: ucanews
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A recently released infographic from The Huffington Post underscores how deadly the plight of Christians in the Middle East has become in the last decade.
Top News: Two Supermarket Chains Closed for Brotherhood Ties
Date of source: Monday, June 16, 2014
By: atlanticcouncil
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Egyptian security forces seized supermarket chains on Sunday, Seoudi and Zad, owned by Muslim Brotherhood affiliated figures. for full text press here
Sisi offers opportunity for renewed Egyptian centrality
Date of source: Tuesday, June 10, 2014
By: Al-Monitor
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The ceremonies celebrating the election of Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as Egyptian president were elegant and represented Egypt's first peaceful transfer of power from an acting president to a new, elected one. While this is a welcome development, it does not obscure some outcomes of the election itself
Egypt’s poor expect Sisi to deliver on election promises
Date of source: Monday, June 3, 2013
By: Al-Monitor
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CAIRO — The spotlight is on Abdel Fattah al-Sisi after his landslide victory in last week's presidential elections.
The Brotherhood ‘deviated’ from original focus, prioritised politics over revolution: Kamal Helbawy
Date of source: Monday, June 2, 2014
By: dailynewsegypt
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Daily News Egypt interviews former Muslim Brotherhood member Kamal Helbawy to discuss his history with the group, reasons for his departure, and the future of the now outlawed group
Sisi reign begins with a whimper in Egypt
Date of source: Tuesday, May 27, 2014
By: jpost
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The result of the Egyptian presidential election is a forgone conclusion; it was the style that was supposed to count. for full text press here
Cairo - Riding A Bike Egypt's President Sisi Asks Public To Cycle And Walk
Date of source: Friday, June 13, 2014
By: vosizneias
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Cairo - Wearing sporting gear including cycling gloves, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi asked Egyptians on Friday to cycle and walk more to help the cash-strapped government that spends tens of billions of dollars a year on fuel subsidies.
Egypt's uncertain opposition after Sisi landslide
Date of source: Tuesday, June 3, 2014
By: Al-Monitor
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CAIRO — There are different ways to look at the preliminary results of Egypt’s presidential elections. One way is to view the turnout figures of 47.7% as a defeat to the regime.
How Christianity Is Disappearing In The Middle East In One Chart
Date of source: Friday, May 23, 2014
By: huffingtonpost
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Pope Francis' visit to the Holy Land on May 24 has highlighted an increasing exodus of Christians from the Middle East, the very region that gave birth to the religion.
'SisiMeter' keeps tabs on Egypt's new president
Date of source: Friday, June 6, 2014
By: Al-Monitor
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Activists have launched a number of websites under the name "SisiMeter" to measure the success of Egyptian President-elect Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in implementing his promises.
Egypt banks on Gulf aid for economy
Date of source: Sunday, June 1, 2014
By: Al-Monitor
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Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb announced that the Egyptian national agenda includes an urgent package which will earmark about 29.7 billion Egyptian pounds [$4.15 billion] to implement economic reform and stimulate development in Egypt during the next stage.
Egypt After the Election: Advancing the Strategic Relationship
Date of source: Friday, May 30, 2014
By: washingtoninstitute
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Instead of careening between short-term objectives, U.S. policy toward Egypt should take a long-term, multilateral view that focuses on advancing security cooperation and political and economic reform simultaneously.
Egypt's Foreign-Policy Challenge
Date of source: Monday, June 2, 2014
By: nationalinterest
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It is more than likely that few of Egypt’s 54 million eligible voters were very concerned about the foreign policy of their presidential pick when they cast their ballots last week.
Egypt Salafist party leader defends decision to back Sisi
Date of source: Monday, June 9, 2014
By: Al-Monitor
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CAIRO — “Our party is being subjected to widespread criticism aimed at undermining the party and its members," Nader Bakkar, the deputy chairman for media affairs of Egypt's Nour Party, told Al-Monitor in an exclusive interview at its headquarters in Cairo.
Will Egypt’s Presidential Election Bring More Unrest?
Date of source: Thursday, May 15, 2014
By: recordedfuture
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On May 26 and 27, Egypt will hold its second presidential election in two years. In 2012, Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi was elected president. This year, the man responsible for deposing Mr. Morsi, General Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, is primed to take his predecessor’s spot.
Did elections spark 'dancing revolution' in Egypt?
Date of source: Tuesday, June 3, 2014
By: Al-Monitor
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Scenes of Egyptian women voters dancing at the doors of polling stations was one of the most attention-grabbing features of the presidential elections held from May 26-28, which ended with former Field Marshal Abdel Fattah

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