Date of source: Monday, March 31, 2008
While the majority of Muslims call to boycott The Netherlands because of the offensive movie ’Fitna,’ some extremists attacked Dutch interests in certain countries. However, Dr, ‘Alī Jum‘ah, the muftī of Egypt explained the way he reacted: “I carried the Glorious Qur’ān, kissed it and read it for...
Date of source: Sunday, April 6, 2008
Dr. Halīm Nāshid believes that freedom of the press as well as of speech cannot be justified as a means of waging an attack on religious beliefs. He says that he supports a suggestion to increase the criminal penalties for contempt of religion.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Islamophobia vs. Westophobia; two postmodern terms. The article presents Muslims’ points of view toward the issue. Dialogue and moderation seem to be the key issues for eliminating the two terms used by fundamentalists on both sides, as most of the people in the following text explained.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 9, 2008
On a program screened on Egyptian TV, Shaykh Khālid al-Jindī has threatened to slaughter the author for opposing his controversial fatwás.
Date of source: Saturday, April 12, 2008 to Friday, April 18, 2008
Although the Cabinet dismissed his campaign against drug addiction, the famous dā‘iyah cAmr Khālid leaked news to the press about receiving government patronage, leading the author to think that the dā‘iyah might have sought legitimate coverage for his campaign.
Date of source: Monday, April 7, 2008
The author praises the rational reaction of Muslims to the recent provocative film ’Fitna,’ saying that they seem to have learned from previous attacks on Islam.
Date of source: Monday, April 14, 2008
The Minister of Religious Endowments Dr. Hamdī Zaqzūq has advised dā‘iyahs to increase the public awareness of conspiracies that target the safety and stability of Egyptian society.
Date of source: Sunday, April 20, 2008
In the article, Rajab al-Bannā wonders why Muslims failed to cope with modernity; despite having had an enlightening bygone civilization.
Date of source: Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Muslim symbols have become elements of a consumer society that abuses religion and its symbols in daily life. The recited Qur’ānic verses pierce every facet of people’s lives in a way that has sucked out their true meanings; the Qur’ān is used as a mobile ring tone and is randomly broadcast in...
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The article presents the message of a reader responding to the campaign of Rose al-Yūsuf magazine over the wealth of the so-call new Muslim dā‘iyahs. In his message, Khālid Yusrī accuses the famous preacher ‘Amr Khālid of using religion to obtain donations, as well as fame in the media.