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Date of source: 5 Oct 2021
This year’s conference was titled “Faith and Diplomacy”, in which light was shed on the role of religious bodies in achieving strong interdependence and dialogue, regardless of differences.
Prof. ʿAzza Karam said that the Religions for Peace Foundation has been working on this title for more than...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 8 Oct 2021
The meeting was to host a presentation of the initiative “An Open Bible in Every Home”, which aims to encourage families to read and study the Bible and apply its teachings to everyday life. Bishop Isḥāq thanked those who contributed to this project for their hard work in conveying the word of God...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 10 Oct 2021
The priest of the church and one of the victim’s relatives commented that the ruling gave great comfort to the family of Ramsīs, and that it is a validation of the course of justice and restoration of truth.
He acknowledged that the procedures were progressing legally, and the investigations...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 19 Oct 2021
For his part, the Dutch ambassador said that he greatly appreciates al- Azhar’s efforts in spreading tolerance, dialogue and brotherhood among followers of different religions, promoting peace in society and rapprochement between peoples.
The ambassador added that he was keen to particate in future...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 28 Oct 2021
His Holiness the Pope welcomed the members of the delegation, praising the relationship between Egypt and Sudan, describing it as a close relationship due to history and geography.
His Holiness said that he visited Sudan twice (before the Patriarchate) in 2001 and 2003, and he toured several cities...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 28 Oct 2021
The coordinator Māhir Ḥanīn said that the first event is an exhibition at the cathedral by the artist Armiyyā al-Qitsha, which deals with the secrets of the Coptic icon.
He also added that cultural heritage is a connection across generations, describing heritage as the treasure that reveals the...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 9 Nov 2021
In its first decade, there was no strong media coverage of its activities, its meetings, initiatives and projects adopted by its eight committees and its 16 branches nationwide. It its noteworthy that this entity, which includes Muslims and Christians, was able to withstand an entire decade,...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 14 Nov 2021
In his complaint, the lawyer said that the owner of al- Fādī channel deliberately offended and spread his extremist ideology, and that he was seeking controversy by violating the sanctity of religion and mocking it. According to Appeal No. 21602 for the year 84, Zakariyyā does not have the right to...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 2 Sep 2021
According to the director of the Department of Illegal Migration at the Ministry of Immigration, Wāʾil Ḥassan Farrāj, on average only 3% of informal immigration journeys are successful.
A few days ago, the village of Tilbāna in the Daqahliyya governorate received the sad news that a boat carrying...
Reviewed by Darragh Crean
Translator Darragh Crean
Date of source: 9 Oct 2021
The remarks were made at the celebration of the inauguration of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Tenth of Ramadan City. He expressed his happiness at the inauguration of the church and stressed the necessity of adopting the approach of dialogue and understanding and striving to achieve...
Reviewed by Darragh Crean
Translator Darragh Crean
Date of source: 19 Sep 2021
The Governor of Alexandria explained that the governorate represents an inspiring seat of thought, literature and culture that reflects Egypt’s historical position. He praised the role of the Minister of Culture for her success and perseverance in organizing the event and for helping promote the...
Reviewed by Darragh Crean
Translator Darragh Crean
Date of source: 14 Nov 2021
Adding, as he provided an education that does not comply with the Orthodox faith, he was suspended, apologised, and then transferred abroad, where he also taught a non-orthodox education, but the church worked hard throughout to correct his thought.
The Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church stated that...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 30 Sep 2021
Sources revealed that the MB member Yaḥyā Mahrān ʿUthmān Kamāl al-Dīn played a prominent role in that scheme, being one of the main arms of the imprisoned MB leader Ṣafwān Thābit. The ministry of Interior revealed that Ṣafwān Thābit assigned Mahrān to exploit his companies in transferring and...
Reviewed by Darragh Crean
Translator Darragh Crean
Date of source: 16 Nov 2021
More than 30 publishing houses belonging to churches and monasteries participate in it. Among the most important participants is the Holy Bible Publication House and the Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
The Coptic Book Fair is eager to display all new publications of books concerned with matters...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 20 Nov 2021
During a telephone interview on the “Cairo Talk” program broadcast, she confirmed that a wife has the right to ask for a divorce from her husband because of the harm in case he marries her without her prior knowledge.
She added that women are in a bad legal situation because of the law's treatment...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 20 Nov 2021
On MBC Egypt he pointed out that religion permitted polygamy for a man, and a woman had no right to prevent a man from marrying a second woman.
Rather, a woman has the right to ask for a divorce in the event of the man beating her and not supporting her financially, but if she asks for divorce...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 20 Nov 2021
In the past few days, social media users circulated a picture of a building topped by the Egyptian flag, claiming that it was a picture of the Sulṭān’s Monastery. They commented that the court had issued a ruling to return the monastery to the Egyptian Orthodox monks. However, the Coptic Orthodox...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 28 Nov 2021
Al-Qabbāj added that Law No. 10 of 2018 is the cornerstone for people with disabilities to obtain their rights. This law aims to protect the rights of persons with disabilities, ensure their full enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms on an equal basis with others, enhance their...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 24 Jul 2021
Sources from al-Azhar revealed to Sky News Arabia that there is continuous communication and cooperation between al-Azhar and the Imams of the leadership of the Pakistani Armed Forces.
The Shaykh of al-Azhar, Grand Imam Aḥmad Al-Ṭayyib, had agreed to the request of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs...
Reviewed by Darragh Crean
Translator Darragh Crean
Date of source: 6 Apr 2021
Ethiopia also rejected an Egyptian proposal, presented during the closing session, aimed to resume negotiations under the leadership of the Congolese President, Felix Tshisekedi, and the participation of other observers in accordance with the current negotiating mechanisms. Ḥāfiẓ said “This shows...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 8 May 2021
During the International Conference for the Renewal of Islamic Thought, al-Azhar scholars agreed that women can hold any positions or functions in the judiciary and fatwas. The imam also stressed that those who are arrogant or are against the idea of a woman sitting next to them will be reprimanded...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 9 May 2021
Jabālī added that “The House of Representatives condemns the blatant assaults in al-Aqṣā Mosque whilst worshippers are performing their prayers to God, and by doing so depriving them of their right to worship in this blessed month of Ramadan.”
He continued, “The House of Representatives affirms...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 3 Apr 2021
President ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ al-Sīsī welcomed the mummies upon arrival to their last shrine in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
The president tweeted, “With much pride, I look forward to receiving the kings and queens of Egypt after their journey from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 11 Feb 2021
The meeting was attended by Dr. Hayfāʾ Abū Ghazāla, also by ministers and chairpersons involved in organizations concerned with women’s affairs in the Arab region, and directors of relevant UN organizations, through video conference.
Māyā Mursī confirmed that Egypt was the first country to issue a...
Reviewed by Jennifer Mercer
Translator Jennifer Mercer
Date of source: 16 Jul 2021
During his television interview with Ḥamdī Rizq, the Mufti added that women were present when the Prophet performed the ḥajj and that the law in Saudi Arabia states that a woman may perform the hajj without a muḥarram, as long as a form of companionship is guaranteed. He said that the times have...
Reviewed by Honey Thomas
Translator Honey Thomas
Date of source: 6 Jul 2021
The subject of the workshop was addressed through three channels: Promoting social integration through education, building trust in local communities, and reshaping the stereotypical discourse about migration. The recommendations were then presented in three summary documents.
The workshop was...
Reviewed by Honey Thomas
Translator Honey Thomas
Date of source: 22 Jul 2021
Article 306 of the Egyptian Constitution stipulates that sexual harassment—in public or private, and in all its forms—is punishable by imprisonment and fines.
According to Hāla ʿAbd al-Qādir, director of the Egyptian Foundation for Family Development, the rate of harassment this Eid will be...
Reviewed by Honey Thomas
Translator Honey Thomas
Date of source: 13 Aug 2021
Dr. Sāmi Fawzī, Archbishop of the Episcopal church dedicated his speech to talk about forgiveness. He considered that forgiveness is to release the person who hurt you without apologising into the hands of God, adding that only God can give ultimate justice.
As for Archbishop Munīr Hannā,...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 14 Sep 2021
The organisations that signed the statement include: The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR), The Arab Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI), The Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE), The Egyptian Commission for Rights and Freedoms (ECRF), Committee for Justice...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 24 Jul 2021
The statement was signed by Dr. Hishām ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz, who is in charge of running the religious sector, in a letter to all directorates and imams. Furthermore, he stated that no preacher may leave the pulpit on a Friday without a written assignment from his directorate or a reasoned and acceptable...
Reviewed by Honey Thomas
Translator Honey Thomas
Date of source: 7 Feb 2021
According to the explanatory memorandum, the draft law seeks to confront the terrorism threat which endangers the nation’s long history of security and safety, to block the various ways of harbouring terrorists or providing them a safe haven, and to block the means by which terrorists are able to...
Reviewed by Jennifer Mercer
Translator Jennifer Mercer
Date of source: 27 Sep 2021
He also used pharaonic inscriptions to decorate the mosque's columns, despite the Ministry of Awqāf’s decision to eradicate the pharaonic inscriptions and replace them with religious ones.
However, there are many historical mosques in Egypt whose Pharaonic inscriptions and temple columns were an...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 30 Sep 2021
The statement issued by the League today indicated that the intensification of the settlers’ incursions and their increasing religious character, while restricting Palestinians to pray in it, is a continuation of the aggression against Jerusalem and its holy sites, through ongoing Judaization...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 10 Jun 2021
The committee aims to transform the trial into an integrated tourism program and promoting it globally. It will also study the project’s impact in developing villages and sites along the route, and improving infrastructure to be accessible to all visitors.
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 18 Feb 2021
On Wednesday, a Palestinian court announced a decision to release the three accused in the case of Isrāʾ Gharīb, more than a year after their hearings which were disrupted by measures taken to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Earlier, the Public Prosecutor’s Office praised all judicial decisions...
Reviewed by Jennifer Mercer
Translator Jennifer Mercer
Coptic Victims Association: “Family Law is an Unprecedented Move to Solve Christian Family Problems”
Date of source: 3 Jul 2021
Hānī ʿIzzat, founder of the Victims of the Personal Status Law Association, said in exclusive statements to al-Waṭan that the completion of the draft family law is a long-awaited step.
ʿIzzat pointed out that the process of writing the draft law and signing it by the five Egyptian churches...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 25 Feb 2021
The draft law stipulates the penalty for the husband who violates the regulation as “imprisonment for a period not more than one year, and a fine not less than 20,000 Egyptian pounds and not more than 50,000 Egyptian pounds, or either both punishments. Marriage registers shall be punished with the...
Reviewed by Jennifer Mercer
Translator Jennifer Mercer
Date of source: 8 Jul 2021
Fr. Mūsā explained that the protocol includes two agreements: the first is promoting the culture of safety, occupational health and skills development, while the second focuses on spreading the culture of freelancing and entrepreneurship.
Bishop Julius [Yūliyyūs], General Bishop and Director of...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 15 Feb 2021
Muṣṭafā Bakrī stated to al-Miṣrī al-Yawm that it was President Mubārak who issued the decision to concede the islands of Tīrān and Ṣanāfīr, under the Presidential Decree No. 27 (1990). ʿAlāʾ Mubārak responded to him on Twitter, saying that his statement is completely untrue and falsification of...
Reviewed by Jennifer Mercer
Translator Jennifer Mercer
Date of source: 9 Jul 2021
Jīhān al- Sādāt was born in Cairo in 1933 to an Egyptian father named Ṣafwat Raʾūf, who was a university professor with British citizenship, and a British mother, Gladys Charles Cottrell.
Jīhān obtained a BA in Arabic literature in 1977, then an MA in Comparative Literature in 1980, and a PhD in...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.