Date of source: Monday, July 31, 2006
The Egyptian Football Federation seeks to implement a betting system for the Egyptian football
league, but
the Muftī says betting is forbidden and a form of gambling.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 27, 2006
The administrative judiciary’s refusal to file the lawsuit establishing the “Al-Safawīyya Al-Naqshabandīyya,” a Shī‘i organization, provoked controversy. This article links Shī‘i activities in Egypt to Iranian political influences. Religion and politics are never far apart.
Date of source: Saturday, June 24, 2006
In
an interview with
al-Ahrām al-‘Arabī, Algeria’s former permanent representative at
the Arab
League, Dr. Mustafa Sharīf, speaks out on his latest book, ’L’islam, tolérant ou
intolerant?
’ [Tolerant or intolerant Islam?], in which he attempts to correct widespread negative
perceptions of...
Date of source: Sunday, June 18, 2006
The author discusses Europe’s dilemma of how to absorb Muslims into liberal
democracies,
whether through assimilation, integration or accommodation.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 20, 2006
According to the author, Muslim communities in The Netherlands struggle to integrate
into
their adopted home while still maintaining their own religious identity.
Date of source: Sunday, June 11, 2006
Much concern, particularly among Muslims, especially
Moroccans, has been expressed about the results of a study on racism in Holland.
Date of source: Saturday, June 3, 2006
Islamic movements, along with the climate of political and social tension, create extremism, violence and supporters of the Salafiya Jihadīya trends such as the Mansura, Tawhīd and Jihad groups.
Date of source: Sunday, May 28, 2006
The article focuses on the most famous cases
in the courts of law regarding the
Bahā’ī faith in Iran, Morocco and Egypt.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 17, 2006
The paper examines the history of Christian Zionism,
an active movement that strenuously supports
Israel, and which is particularly strong in the U.S.
Date of source: Saturday, May 20, 2006 to Friday, May 26, 2006
The article
deals with the shift in US policy from their rejection of dialogue
with Islamists to their welcoming them in
power, as a way to guarantee that American interests in the area remain
intact.