Arab West Report Egyptian press summaries and media research for dialogue

Coptic businessman Najīb Sawirus said the Muslim Brotherhood’s attacks on him and “false allegations” is yet another episode in the MB’s standard practice of turning political rivalry into religious battles. [Author Not Mentioned, al-Misrī al-Yawm, Dec. 24, p. 8] Read the original text in Arabic 

Dr. Sayyid al-Qimnī writes about how Islamic preachers and scholars misinterpret Islam and the Qur’ān.

Drs. Hulsman and Dr. Burslem provide a detailed report on Muslim-Christian relations based on a review of Dr. Hugh Goddard’s book, commenting on a number of issues including Western perceptions, mis-interpretations, and examples of recent incidents involving Muslims and Christians.

’Lost History’’ by former U.S diplomat and writer Michael Hamilton Morgan seeks to bridge the gap between Islam and the West and to provide a better understanding of the Islamic civilization.

Magdy Malak reflects on the scope and power of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and bemoans the lack of any real opposition parties that are able to compete with the ruling National Democratic Party.

Al-Bannā continues to refute the argument that Islam abrogates earlier religions, and refutes the possible “specious arguments” that could be used against his own assertions.

The author thinks all Muslims are accused of terrorism unless they accept kneeling before the Western hegemony.

The article examines the human rights course at Alexandria University which teaches students that Bahā’ī marriage is not legally valid and that Egyptian Christians are second class citizens.

Mahdī Bunduq presents a historical background of Muslim-Christian relations since the Islamic invasion of Egypt in 641 A.D. until the establishment of modern state in the 19^th century.

The article presents a personal impression of a trip to Dayr Abū Ḥinnis, and includes discussions on Muslim-Christian relations and church building.