Date of source: Tuesday, February 23, 1999
All this commotion began when some of the great Azhar scholars were brought before disciplinary councils because of their attitudes towards the policy of the Azhar and its Sheikh. Dr. Abd Al-Mo'ti Bayoumi said that the people who brought suits against their colleagues do not have the ability to...
Date of source: Friday, February 19, 1999
Dr. Mohammed Sayed Tantawi says that the Azhar will study this book. He also said that if the book opposes the teachings of Islam, then it will be confiscated.
Date of source: Thursday, February 18, 1999 to Wednesday, February 24, 1999
Many young people are coming to believe that Urfi marriage is the only legitimate alternative to premarital sex, which is condemned as sinful. Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, the Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar, called upon the government to ban Urfi marriages at a Fair seminar last week, saying that "these...
Date of source: Monday, February 15, 1999
What makes one laugh or cry is that Dr. Abd Al-Sabour Shahin who was against Dr. Nasr Abu Zaid until he left the country, is now facing the same fate. Remarkably, however, the popular Dr. Mustafa Mahmoud agrees with the book.
Date of source: Monday, February 15, 1999
Sheikh Abloush, the former secretary-general of the Azhar Front of Scholars, has been accused of founding a secret party of Muslim Brothers inciting religious strife and defaming the Azhar. Other Azhari’s want him to be removed from this prestigious university.
Date of source: Friday, February 5, 1999
Dr. Isma`il Al-Diftar spoke in an interview about Da’awa, Islamic mission. "The enemies of Islam are trying to confuse Muslims by telling lies and trying to prove them." About arguing with believers from other religions he says: "We have to be careful and get to know our religion well. If I am...
Date of source: Thursday, February 4, 1999 to Wednesday, February 17, 1999
The story of a Coptic politician from the younger generation.
Date of source: Thursday, February 4, 1999 to Wednesday, February 17, 1999
An overview of the position of Copts in Egypt.
Date of source: Thursday, February 4, 1999
The article discusses the task of the mufti and the distinction between the work of the mufti and that of the sheikh of the Azhar.
Date of source: Monday, February 1, 1999
The Personal Status Law is studied nowadays by Al- Azhar and the Ministry of Justice prior to approving it. Afterwards, this law will be sent to Parliament for its approval.