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Date of source: Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Although the Muslim Brotherhood describe themselves as a modernist group that was formed to rejuvenate Islam, the author argues that they have never championed the call for secularism nor have they adopted a modern approach.
Date of source: Friday, December 16, 2005
Muhammad Habīb, the deputy murshid, commenting on Murshid cĀkif’s statements that the Muslim Brotherhood would respect existing treaties between Israel and Egypt, said any agreement concluded by a state "is not Qur’ān. It is human action that is subject to review.”
Date of source: Tuesday, December 20, 2005
The recent Turkish legislative amendments made according to the human rights criteria of the European Union have failed to secure freedom of expression.
Date of source: Tuesday, November 29, 2005
The author argues that obstructing the right to ijtihād [legislating or enacting a law which is not based on Qur’an or the Sunna] is hindering the development of Egypt. He argues that those who despise intellectuals and monopolize facts and ideas in the name of preserving Islam are in fact...
Date of source: Tuesday, November 22, 2005
The author discusses the possibility that religious affiliations have become more important than national affiliations and urges Egyptians to steer clear of this path.
Date of source: Friday, November 18, 2005
A summary of articles about the riots in Paris and politicians’ reactions to them, putting forth explanations for the events and possible steps France should take toward reform.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 21, 2005
A review of the election coverage, with a special emphasis on the Muslim Brotherhood and possible implications of their potential rise to power.
Date of source: Tuesday, November 22, 2005
The author looks at various reasons for the growing number of women and girls who choose to wear the headscarf. He is critical of those who wear the headscarf for reasons other than piety and faith.
Date of source: Tuesday, November 22, 2005
A scathing criticism of political Islam, providing alternative ways of addressing the intellectual crisis of the Islamic world.
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Meunir claims that he speaks on behalf of 700,000 Copts in the United States although recent official statistics assert that there are less than 150,000 Americans of Egyptian origin. Supported by Senator Brownback, he urged the Egyptian government to make the Coptic language, along with Arabic, an...
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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.