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The report released by the US Commission for International Religious Freedom is considered by the Egyptian press to be one of the most critical reports by an American organization because it represents serious interference in Egyptian domestic affairs, especially in terms of education. Journalists...
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Many articles in the Egyptian press describe the Shiite celebration that has been hosted in Karbala in the honor of Al-Hussein Ibn Ali. Some articles discuss the beliefs of Shiite Muslims, in the light of the Iraqi crisis. Others speak about inter-Islamic dialogue and the necessity of a union...
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The war on Iraq has ended. However, the role religion plays in it is still questioned. Some authors believe it cannot be viewed outside a religious framework and others warn against the danger of associating it with religion.
Date of source: Saturday, December 23, 2006
The author opposes a party or a state based on religion, and uses Iraq as an example of a country cursed by religious state and parties.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 31, 2006
After
Mahmūd ‘Āmir’s attacks on the Shī‘ah, Dr. Ahmad Rāsim al-
Nafīs responds, rejecting ‘Āmir’s attacks and suppositions. [AWR reviewer: Dr.
Rāsim is a former Muslim Brotherhood member who adopted Shī‘ah beliefs in the mid
eighties.]
Date of source: Friday, October 27, 2006
‘Amir continues his criticism of the Twelver
Shī‘ah and clarify that his attitude is merely religious and has nothing to do with
political affairs of the Shī‘ah countries. He asks Sunnī scholars to give
precise answers for certain questions about Shī‘ah doctrine.
Date of source: Monday, October 23, 2006
The review deals with the various reactions on al-Ghad weekly supplement entitled “the worst ten figures in Islamic history. Muslim scholars and intellectuals’ opinions are displayed, together with al-Ghad members and leaders’ opinions.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Sunnī, Shī‘ah and all
other Islamic doctrines
agree that the Holy Qur’ān is the same book delivered to the Prophet
Muhammad without any slight
difference in ideas, style or words.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 18, 2006
The New York Times reported that Iraqi Christians are escaping the increasing
violence in Iraq. A clergyman was kidnapped and killed in response to the pope’s declarations against
Islam.
Date of source: Saturday, October 14, 2006 to Friday, October 20, 2006
In an
interview with Rose al-Yūsuf,
prominent Muslim thinker Dr. ‘Abd al-Sabūr
Shāhīn speaks out on the truth behind
the dispute between Shī‘ah and
Sunnīs over disrespect of the Prophet’s
companions.