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Date of source: Wednesday, February 6, 2008
A former member of the Muslim Brotherhood and controversial Islamic figure, Dr. ‘Abd al-Sabūr Shāhīn discusses various political, religious and social issues. He denies any discrimination against Copts and accuses the U.S. of inciting Copts against Muslims.
Date of source: Monday, January 1, 2007
The authors stress that misguided media reporting often only serves to further tensions, particularly in cases of sectarian strife. They urge individuals to not only critically consider what is published, but if incorrect information is presented as factual evidence, to do something about it.
Date of source: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
The minorities’ conference was held in Zurich, Switzerland from March 24 to 26, 2007. The conference, attended by representatives of about ten minorities groups in the Middle East, came out with a final declaration of the foundation of an organization for defending women and minorities in the...
Date of source: Monday, April 2, 2007
The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahā’īs of the United States has filmed a new documentary about the persecution of Bahā’īs in Egypt and Iran.
Date of source: Thursday, March 29, 2007
The article represents the different viewpoints of the Muslims and Copts regarding Coptic-Muslim relations in Egypt and the political agenda of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Date of source: Monday, April 2, 2007
Al-Fajr reports about Timothy Garton Ash’s response to Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s attacks on Islam.
Date of source: Friday, February 8, 2008
The Turkish Parliament approved a draft law that allows women to wear the hijāb at Turkish universities. While advocates of the law consider it a step forward, opponents believe that it is a threat to the secular nature of the Turkish republic.
Date of source: Sunday, March 11, 2007
The article discusses various aspects of Coptic emigrants.
Date of source: Sunday, March 11, 2007
The article tells the story of a criminal in Minya who has been forging false IOU notes. He used the notes to blackmail his victims into paying him significant amounts of money. At the end of the article, the author asks the audience to consider why most of his victims are Copts.
Date of source: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 to Tuesday, February 17, 2004
The issue of banning the veil as well as other religious symbols at French schools and public institutions is still discussed in Arabic press. Four articles about the issue were published in al-Aḥrār, Sawt al-Azhar, Asharq al-Awsat and al-Hayat.
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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.