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Date of source: Saturday, June 14, 2008
In the following interview Jamāl al-Bannā comments on the confiscation of his book. He denounces the restrictions imposed by the Azhar on the freedom of expression, and calls for more liberal thinking.
Date of source: Sunday, May 18, 2008
Several professors and scholars of the Azhar University fiercely criticized President George Bush’s speech before the Israeli Knesset last Thursday for ignoring the rights of Palestinians and their sufferings.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Some scholars of the Azhar University have objected to U.S. Ambassador to Egypt, Margaret Scooby, visit to the Azhar institutes, and have said that these visits are a form of interference in the Azhar’s affairs and akin to an inspection.
Date of source: Monday, May 5, 2008
The Egyptian Shūrá Council approved the suggested draft law about children’s right in Egypt. The law stimulated heated discussions in and outside the council. The new law prohibits female genital mutilation and gives children the right to file claims against their parents if subjected to physical...
Date of source: Friday, May 2, 2008
Imān al-Najjār reports about the recent fatwás issued by unqualified people.
Date of source: Friday, May 2, 2008
Tāhā Farghalī discusses the recent fatwá concerning inheritance for children of Christian converts to Islam.
Date of source: Thursday, May 1, 2008
The article presents oppositions against a recent legislation that aims at amending the Child Law.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
The article reports on the Muslim Brotherhood recent decision on the participation in the forthcoming general strike on May 4.
Date of source: Friday, April 25, 2008
The article presents speeches of a number of Azhar scholars that have been delivered in a symposium on human rights in Islam.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
In the article, a new legislation prevents marriage before the age of 18 and allows mothers to call their babies by their own names has stirred huge controversy on the religious level.
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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.