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Regarding the khilāfah, (the system of governing of Muslims by a Caliph) ‘Abd al-Majīd says that "the Islamic nation from the days of the caliphates of the Prophet's companions to the Ottoman Caliphs constituted a religious state in which religion and politics were combined." "That is what prompts...
The author stresses the compelling need to implement the unified law for houses of worship in Egypt, saying that it is the next rational step in dealing with the increasing problem of sectarian tensions. He highlights the fraternal relations and moderation that have ruled Muslim-Christian relations...
‘Abd al-Majīd says that the heavy involvement of religion in this year’s parliamentary election is part of a global movement, which has been proven in a study recently published by Foreign Affairs magazine. The prevalence of religious slogans such as “Islam is the Answer”, he says, is a sign of two...
Wahīd talks about the religious state and its existence throughout history. He says that mixing religion with politics inevitably results in a sanctified state that is not to be questioned and politicized religion which places the political agenda above all else. Wahīd adds that democracy is in the...
In this article, ‘Abd al-Majīd says that patriotism for Egyptians now comes third in significance following allegiance to religion and city they grew up in. The author claims that religious affiliation has been on the rise since the 1970's and that it has now reached a terrifying level. He...
The referendum for the separation of Southern Sudan is approaching at a time where those in the Nile valley are in dire need of unity. Yet here we are in the face of Africa's largest, and potentially wealthiest, country being divided. The question of whether Southern Sudan would join The Arab...
Whenever sectarian friction is coupled with religious extremism, to an extent that may lead to Fitnah, wisdom becomes a necessary tool to help diffuse the tension that builds up day after day. This accumulation means that younger generations grow up in an environment of potential Fitnah. Therefore...
The author writes about the reasons behind religious intolerance in the Arab region.
The article discusses the differences between political Islamists and Salafīs and states that the increasing Shī‘ah trend is a worrying phenomenon for Islamists.
In the article, Dr. Wahīd ‘Abd al-Majīd releases a comment he has received from lawyer ‘Isām Sultān, whom the author previously criticized for giving blind support to dā‘iayh cAmr Khālid.

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