Date of source: Tuesday, September 14, 2010
The news of the American pastor's plans for a mass burning of the Qur'ān on September 11th were deeply shocking for any who wishes for peace and love between people of different religions. The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria's stance towards other religions has always been one of respect and...
Date of source: Tuesday, January 19, 2010
In this article the the author describes the culture of questioning, which he believes to be the only way towards development and changing the passive, static, stale state of Arab countries. By adopting this cultre, however, they may able to reduce the gap with the rest of the countries all over...
Date of source: Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Karen Armstrong comments on the present world status and calls for dialogue among religions.
Date of source: Thursday, June 4, 2009
The American University in Cairo organized a cultural evening on interfaith dialogue.
Date of source: Sunday, February 15, 2009
The author reviews the three volume selected works of Tarek Heggy, the liberal Egyptian political thinker and international petroleum strategist.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Rena Netjes is running as a candidate in the European Parliament elections on June 4. She visited the Arab-West Report office at the end of December to discuss her ideas and ambitions. In particular she focused on the need to improve relations and understanding between Europe and the Middle East....
Date of source: Thursday, November 20, 2008
In his speech for the launch of the ENAWU network, Prince Hassan bin Talal discusses the need to develop global commons and to promote citizenship for all. He further explains the need to advance one ethical standard for all and the importance of dialogue between different cultures.
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...
Date of source: Sunday, August 12, 2007
The author interviews Jamāl al-Bannā, brother of Haṣan al-Bannā who founded the Muslim Brotherhood, on a number of issues relevant to Egyptian society today, including Muslim-Christian relations.
Date of source: Friday, December 31, 2004
The authors have developed a new transliteration system for Arab-West Report that will facilitate the search functions in the Electronic Documentation Center under construction and the work of students and scholars who need to know how names are spelled in Arabic. Readers are invited to respond if...