Date of source: Sunday, December 28, 2008
In Egypt a popular level of religion exists whereby celebrations of the Virgin Mary have had both Muslim and Christian participants.
Date of source: Thursday, December 18, 2008
This paper attempts to outline and illustrate the many facets of the Arab media’s reaction to the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the profound emotions it stirred in so many Arabs and Arab journalists.
Date of source: Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The Egyptian National Library, the Azhar university, the Spanish embassy and a host of guests celebrated the opening of the three day Ibn ‘Arabī conference. The event seeks to commemorate the great Andalusian thinker and philosopher who played an important role in Sūfī thinking and had a huge...
Date of source: Monday, December 15, 2008
The following provides the transcript of an interview with Dr. Hālah Mustafá in which she discusses current affairs in Egypt and the recent character attacks she has had to endure.
Date of source: Monday, November 17, 2008
Lotus Qīwān interviews ‘Adlī Abādīr, the godfather of Christians abroad.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The author critiques what he views as widespread false religiousness in Egypt, and how this false display of belief is propagated and endorsed by the ruling regime.
Date of source: Sunday, June 15, 2008
The autobiography of a former Muslim Brotherhood member has been banned by the Islamic Research Academy. However critics expected that it would be heralded by scholars as a warning against fundamentalism.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
This article deals with press freedom reports. The author explains that these reports gain credibility when issued by independent bodies. He points out that the Federation of Arab Journalists and the Supreme Council of Press are not independent; hence, their reports are not reliable.
Date of source: Monday, September 1, 2008
Drs. Hulsman and Dr. Burslem provide a detailed report on Muslim-Christian relations based on a review of Dr. Hugh Goddard’s book, commenting on a number of issues including Western perceptions, mis-interpretations, and examples of recent incidents involving Muslims and Christians.
Date of source: Friday, May 2, 2008
Geert Wilders’ film ’Fitná is a nuclear bomb that creates fear of Islam, but in a civilized way.