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The author reviews a book by Coptic thinker Nabīl Lūqā Bibāwī about the Islamic conquest of Egypt and Copts. The book provides historical information about Copts’ conditions at that time and asserts that Copts helped the Islamic army to get rid of the Roman tyranny.
Ākhir Sā‘ah writes about different beliefs and faiths in Egypt, focusing in this article on the Ahmadiyya movement.
The article casts light on the history of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Egypt and their attempt to officially return to Egypt.
Ākhir Sā‘ah writes about the recent incidents involving the Bahā’ī community in the village of al-Shurāniyah.
The article sheds light on the growing demands of Egypt’s Jews to retain ownership of their claimed past properties. They cite the Genizah as evidence to justify their rights. Dr. Ramzī has his own point of view though.
Thanā’ Rustum interviewed Fāḍil Sulaymān, director of the Jisūr [Bridges] Institute, on the mission of his institution as well as his efforts to reform the distorted image of Islam in the West in general and the U.S. in particular.
Some people expect Sunni- Shi’ite disturbances to break out in Egypt. Professor of Usoul al-Dīn [Fundamentals of religion] at the Azhar University, Dr. Āmina Nusīr argues that deep sectarian divisions can undermine the stability and unity of the Muslim umma [nation].
Former member of the Jihād Group and the current spokesman for Egyptian Shi’ites, Sālih al-Wardānī, denies persecution of Shi’ ites in Egypt and declares his intention to establish a Shi’ite political party.
Together with other segments of Egyptian society, Shi’ites claim to be discriminated against by Egyptian authorities.
News about the arrest of terrorist suspects all over Europe and the U.S. drew the attention to what is known as the dormant terrorist cells of al-Qācida

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