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The author claims that Jews falsified the Old Testament because only they claim to be God’s chosen people, which they are not. The results of this false belief are that Israelis are allowed to invade, kill, and plunder other nations, to take profit from non-Jews and are allowed to commit...
The Jews in Egypt agreed to unite and establish one council for all Jews’ organizations and institutions in Egypt.
This article focuses on the history of the Bahā’ī in Egypt, their civil situation, their traditions and their social and legal lives.
The author discusses statements of Iranian president Ahmadinejad on the holocaust as a prelude to a conference that will be held in Tehran in December, dedicated to the holocaust and its consequences.
Samīr Murqus gives a snapshot on the history of Christian-Zionism.
A comment on an article by the Coptic intellectual Kamāl Ghubriyāl about schisms in the prospective movement Egyptians Against Religious Discrimination.
In its final statement, the International Inter-Religious Conference in Asatana, Kazakhstan, called for deepening inter-cultural understanding and global coexistence.
This article discusses how the conditions of Coptic and Jewish monuments are neglected and gives examples of well-known churches and synagogues.
The fifth anniversary of 9/11 was a strong reminder of the continued war declared by Islamism against the world, and especially the “infidel West.” This article approaches some of the many questions that that have been raised by the war.
‘Imād Nāsif observes the rising tensions between the Egyptian government and the Muslim Brotherhood, warning of the fatal consequences of such confrontation.
The author explains the trap set by the Muslim Brotherhood in the latest incidents of Lebanon and he accuses them of seeking only their interest regardless of the impact on their country’s interest.
The author discusses what kind of Middle East will emerge from the “ashes” of the recent conflict in Lebanon. He quotes different opinions on this matter – will a secular Middle East emerge or one controlled by “fanatic” Islamic administrations.
The Coptic Catholic Patriarch’s deputy, Bishop Yūhannā Qultah, has called for deleting words like: ‘Israel’ and ‘Jerusalem’ from all Coptic services. He says such words support thoughts of Christian Zionism, which is strongly rejected by Christian teachings.
The author criticizes Max Michel, who set up an independent church from the official Coptic Orthodox Church under Pope Shenouda, and accuses him of having contacts with the U.S. and Israel who support him against the pope.
The author continues to refute the idea of Christian Zionism, saying that the idea of settling the Jews in the land of Palestine was strongly encouraged in many European countries and helped the Jews consolidate linking their settlement in Palestine to biblical beliefs and prophecies.
The author discusses Israeli hostility towards Arabs and its war crimes in Lebanon and Palestine.
Stephen Sizer’s controversial book ‘Christian Zionism’ brought him accusations of anti- Semitism. Rose al-Yūsuf interviewed Sizer in Cairo during his tour around the Middle East.
This article deals with the assault waged by a Jordanian in the capital, Amman, against a group of tourists, which resulted in the death of one Briton and the injury of five others and a Jordanian policeman. The attack was the first since an anti-terror law was approved.
The recent campaign of detaining a number of Muslim Brotherhood members has raised many questions about the possibility of arresting the Supreme Guide of the group, Muhammad Mahdī ‘Ākif, on charges of endangering national security and inciting the public against the government.
The author says Shaykh Yūsuf al-Qaradāwī is trying to spark strife between Shī‘ah and Sunnī in Egypt with false accusations against the Shī‘ah. He challenges him to obtain evidence for these claims, describing him as a liar and inciter.
The author writes about tips received by security agencies about five persons reportedly planning to wage suicide bombings at a tourist spa in the Red Sea city of Sharm al-Shaykh.
In an attempt to quench the uproar over his recent fatwá that appeared to allow the killing of Israeli Jews worldwide, Muslim dā‘īyah Shaykh Safwat Hijāzī, explains in two interviews with Sawt al-Ummah and al-Wafd that his fatwá should only be carried out during wartime.
Hanan Sulaymān interviews Lawrence Pintak and discuses his new book, ‘Reflections in a Bloodshot Lens.’
An examination of the crisis 25 years ago between President Sadat and the Coptic Orthodox Church, during which Pope Shenouda was confined in Anba Bishoi Monastery in the Western Desert, and banned from acting as patriarch of the Coptic Church. Many other bishops and priests were also detained, and...
‘Alā’ Bayyūmī discusses Walter Russell Mead’s article ’God’s country,’ published in September 2006 by the Foreign Affairs magazine of the Council on Foreign Relations.
A Jew who converted to Islam and now lives in a cheap Cairo hotel tells his story. He grew up in Morocco, where his father was an advisor to King Muhammad V. He discusses his emigration to Israel and the mistreatment he received from Ashkenazi Jews.
This article discusses the possibility of terrorist attacks on German soil.
The author discusses the spread of fanaticism and extremism, which shows itself in the bloody violence that has swept across several regions of the world. He cites an article by a former Israeli minister who has attacked extremist Jewish parties and rabbis for blessing attacks on civilians,...
Irshad Manji argues that despite an increasingly popular belief, foreign policy grievances have caused the increased number of terrorist attacks in the West, the violent jihadists have rarely needed foreign policy grievances to justify their hot heads, as demonstrated by their kidnapping of...
The author analyzes the history of the crusades against Arabs and Muslims. He sees that these wars shaped what can be called the clash of civilizations.
Watani interviewed Samir Mitri Gayed, a member of the National Egyptian Heritage Revival Association (N.E.H.R.A), a pressure group which is keen on opening up religious tourism in Egypt.
The author discusses how the Jews throughout their modern history have made good use of the Holocaust as a tool for blackmailing others in order to attain their interests and how they used ready-made accusations of anti-Semitism to threaten those who dare to criticize Israeli policies or...
The article explains that the Muslim Brotherhood still brag of military capabilities which they do not actually have in reality.
The author analyses recent conflicts between the West and Islamic regimes, including the recent conflict between Israel and the Hizb Allāh and asserts that ultimately the war is one of many battles to be fought between those who wish to join the modern world and those who think they have an...
The Djibouti minister of Islamic affairs, Dr. Mogueh Dirir, said in this interview with al-Liwā’ al-Islāmī newspaper that Jewish and Christian missionary campaigns were targeting many parts in the African continent in the absence of significant Muslim activities and indifference about the da‘...
The author discusses the appointment of the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights to the position of advisor to the ECOSOC. She doubts the motivations behind this and the legitimacy of the organization.
Maximus re-opens dialogue with Israel by giving members of his congregation permission to visit Israel. The author also discusses informal trade links with the “enemy” Israel.
Basant Mūsa asks Dr. Hāla Mustafa about her opinions on Islamic movements in the Arab world.
A recent statement by the Supreme Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, Muhammad Mahdī ‘Ākif, in which he said that the Brotherhood was ready to send 10,000 troops to Lebanon, has raised the fears of the Egyptian government about the group’s military expertise and capabilities.
A few days ago Muslim dā‘īyah, Dr. Safwat Hijāzī, issued a fatwá urging Muslims to declare war against Israeli civilians worldwide. The fatwá was severely condemned by the Azhar, the highest religious institution in the Muslim world, as incorrect and terrorist in nature.

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