Date of source: Thursday, March 2, 2006
Amid growing anger in the Muslim world over the controversial cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, views have differed on whether it is the right time for Muslims to enter into dialogue with Denmark on freedom of expression and respect for religions. This press review highlights the opinions of two...
Date of source: Friday, November 28, 2003
The report of the Authority of State Commissioners on the lawsuit of the mulid of Abu Hassera in Behara ordered the cancellation of the annual celebration of the mulid and nullified the decision of the Minister of Culture, which categorized the shrine of the Rabbi Abu Hasera and the Jewish...
Date of source: Friday, November 14, 2003
The article reports about a part of a TV program titled Q&A broadcast by the CNN in which the Karen Armstrong, the author of the book “Islam…A short history” provided answers to five questions raised about Islam by Americans. The Egyptian TV hosted Islamic preacher Dr. Muhammad Abu Lela in...
Date of source: Friday, November 7, 2003
The article is an interview with Dr. Mahmoud Hamdi Zaqzouq, the Minister of Endowments. He comments on the issues of renewing the Islamic religious discourse, Islamic preaching and attacking Islam. He believes that renewing the Islamic religious discourse does not mean touching upon the pillars of...
Date of source: Friday, October 31, 2003
The article is a response to the western criticism of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Muhammad for the statements he made concerning Jews.
Date of source: Friday, October 17, 2003
On 19 October Prime Minister Atef Ebeid will attend the celebration that the Bar Association will throw on the occasion of “Lawyers’ Day.” The Prime Minister said that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, the Sheikh of Al Azhar and Pope Shenouda will be honored during the event.
Date of source: Friday, October 10, 2003
The writer reports on the meeting between the Grand Imam Dr. Muhammad Sayyed Tantawi and Bishop Mounir Hanna, head of the Episcopal Church in Egypt and North Africa. He describes the good relation that connects Al Azhar and the church.
Date of source: Friday, September 26, 2003
The article covers the word of President Mubarak at the opening session of the international conference for inter-religious dialogue that started its activities on September 23, in Kazakhstan. The Minister of Endowments spoke on behalf of the president. Mubarak stresses the role of religions to...
Date of source: Friday, September 12, 2003
The Sheikh of the Azhar said that the Azhar rejects the theory of clashes between civilizations. He also stressed that Muslims and Christians in Egypt are living in peace.
Date of source: Friday, August 22, 2003
The article comments on the danger of unauthorized religious books that are promoted in streets around mosques. The author believes that such books threaten Islamic culture.