Date of source: Sunday, April 15, 2007
The author considers reform in Islam, outlining the inhibiting stance that many Western countries adopt regarding reform in the Islamic world. The era of ‘political correctness’ has led many to blindly ignore violations of human rights in the hope of maintaining a level of correctness while not...
Date of source: Sunday, April 15, 2007
The author considers the rights of minorities and if the rights afforded to them hold up to the standards of Sharī‘ah and the Qur’ān.
Date of source: Monday, April 16, 2007
Wearing a hijāb is raising a new crisis on the air and in the media.
Date of source: Monday, April 9, 2007
The article represents the different opinions regarding the abortion of the deformed fetus.
Date of source: Sunday, April 8, 2007
Hānī Labīb criticizes what Dr.‘Imārah has said in the meeting with the graduates of the Azhar University about al-fitnah al-tā’ifīyah in Egypt.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 10, 2007
The article presents the transcript of a lecture for the Arab Thought Forum. It considers media distortions and mis-representation in the media that only serve to further antagonize Muslim-Christian relations and the perception of Islam and the Arab world in the West. Drs. Cornelis Hulsman explains...
Date of source: Sunday, April 1, 2007
The author discusses a number of issues related to the Egyptian press, such as low salaries, level of professionalism among journalists, and where money for advertising comes from. The article focuses on the effects these issues have on press freedom and quality.
Date of source: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
In a meeting held by the Lions Clubs International in Egypt, Pope Shenouda adopted a softer stance toward Copts who travel to Jerusalem for personal interests.
Date of source: Monday, March 19, 2007
The Coptic Orthodox Church seems to be undergoing a difficult phase where Copts are distancing themselves from the church after the church’s failure to fulfill their spiritual needs. A considerable number of conversion cases were registered in the last few years.
Date of source: Sunday, March 11, 2007
Waṭanī holds a meeting to discuss issues surrounding religious conversion. Prominent human rights activists and Coptic lawyers participate, suggesting ways to regulate conversions.