Date of source: Tuesday, November 4, 2008
This articles deals with the ideological bases of jihād. The author argues that it is the totalitarian religious experience, as psychologist Erich Fromm defines it, that results in jihād. He points out that it was the writings of Sayyid Qutb and Muhammad ‘Abd al-Salām Faraj that laid the...
Date of source: Tuesday, August 12, 2008
In his article, Wajīh Ramzī defines monasticism, explores its homeland and services and gives some information about the first monk. He says that because monasticism is based in Egypt, Egypt has an influence on the global church.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Mīnā Munīr replies to Midhat Bishūy’s article about Max Michel
Date of source: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
This article deals with national unity between Muslims and Copts. The author points out that in order to avoid danger, the existence of a threat should be realized. He argues that it is the responsibility of orators and priests to overcome sectarian feelings.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
A biography of Pope Shenouda on the occasion of his 85th birthday.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The author describes the Qur’ān’s stance on interfaith friendships in times of war and peace.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The author comments on the history of the Coptic language.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The author analyzes the results of a poll that ranks the world’s top 100 intellectuals of 2008 conducted by Foreign Policy and Prospect magazines, where ‘Amr Khālid took sixth place.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
There have been people like Max Michel trying to threaten the church since its inception, claims author Midhat Bishāī. The church should be more concerned about the thousands of followers who leave for other churches.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Religious extremists are against change and reform according to author Tal‘at Radwān. He believes that religious fanaticism is fostered in a climate of autocracy and oppression.