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Suggested changes to the child law have provoked far-reaching debates. The issues of female circumcision, a child's paternity and the law's adherence to the principles of Sharī‘ah are three of the key topics that have come under analysis.
Date of source: Monday, May 26, 2008
The article deals with various aspects of the Muslim Brotherhood group that have been discussed in the press this week such as the group's relations with the U.S, the elections to the Muslim Brotherhood guide's office and the extension of the Emergency Law. The article also includes an interview...
Date of source: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Mustafá Abu Hilwah reviews Ahmad Salāh al-Mullā’s book about Islamic Fundamentalism and Rashīd Ridā.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Islam laid down the Shūrá system as a principle of governance. But due to the failure of Muslims to develop this system by not enacting laws and not permitting the existence of strong opposition, it has been transformed into a mere symbol.
Date of source: Sunday, April 27, 2008
The author addresses the issue of whether the concept of Shūrá in Islamic thought differs from the concept of democracy in the West.
Date of source: Thursday, April 3, 2008
The article reports on a parliamentary session in which a law on banning the arrangement of rallies in places of worship was approved.
Date of source: Friday, March 14, 2008
The assertion of political freedom and the electoral and democratic transformation in the Muslim world does not mean the blind acceptance of Western forms of democracy. Islamic democracy is bound to and directed by Sharī‘ah.
Date of source: Sunday, February 24, 2008
Since it was established, Watanī al-Dawlī has accurately described the Coptic situation in Egypt. In the following lines, Watanī al-Dawlī highlights Copts' role as an integral part of Egypt throughout Egyptian history, and Watanī's role in bringing Coptic issues into the spotlight.
Date of source: Thursday, February 7, 2008
The Shūrá Council has approved a project law to prevent demonstrations in houses of worship. The majority of Egyptian political parties and authorities approved the decision, but certain people have expressed their opposition to it.
Date of source: Thursday, February 28, 2008
Karam Jabr calls on members of the Shūrá Council to approve the draft law to ban demonstrations in houses of worship, explaining the useful impact of this law on the performance of mosques and churches.