Date of source: Monday, May 13, 2002
When a well-known da´iya [preacher] and a repented artist meet, this means that they are doing business. There must be an agreement between them to present satellite programs or record a tape containing some preaching by the da´iya, as a way of making money.
Date of source: Saturday, January 26, 2002 to Friday, February 1, 2002
Some of the retired actors preferred to stay in the artistic field by discussing issues related to how to produce morally decent acting and the necessity of producing Islamic artistic works. Others moved to the business field and came to be connected to some sheikhs such as Amr Khaled.
Date of source: Sunday, January 20, 2002
In this article the deputy of the Azhar speaks about the attitude of the Azhar towards what is going on in the Islamic world after the attacks of September 11. He also speaks about the role Muslims in the west should play to correct the image of Islam.
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Throughout its long history, the major religious institution in Egypt, the Azhar, has been known for its neutral moderate stance on the different issues on the Egyptian political domain. In recent years, however, Azhar scholars have increasingly featured on the political scene.
Date of source: Monday, November 14, 2005
The Copts in Egypt are used by the authorities as a scapegoat to keep the government in office.
Date of source: Sunday, November 13, 2005
After an elaborate praise of the pope the author lists violence directed against Copts. He rejected Egyptian media coverage that often describes violence as "unfortunate incidents,” "a clash provoked by both sides” and "acts of violence carried out by extremists from both sides”. Not once did they...
Date of source: Friday, September 6, 2002
The mufti denies reports about his intention to resign because of disputes between the Grand Imam and himself concerning fatwas related to martyrdom operations and bank deposits. He says that he works in total freedom and that he could say whatever he wants without the intervention of any official...
Date of source: Friday, June 28, 2002
The editor-in-chief of Al-Mussawar met with the leaders of the Gama’at Al-Islamiya imprisoned in Wadi Al-Natrun prison. The meeting focused on the initiative to stop violence and the group’s ideological revisions. The leaders re-emphasized that the initiative to stop violence is final and that they...
Date of source: Monday, December 30, 2002
Amr Khaled speaks about the reasons behind his going to London and the doctoral thesis he prepares there. He speaks about his relations with Islamic movements. He refuses to comment on the retreat from wearing the higab by some veiled actresses.
Date of source: Saturday, January 19, 2002
Eight members of an organization have been accused of disseminating extremist thoughts based on distorting the Islamic religion and opposing its teachings. These thoughts deny all practices of pilgrimage. They also claim that real fasting should be practiced in the month of Sha’ban instead of the...