Date of source: Saturday, July 26, 2014
Moroccan authorities have banned the religious ritual of i’itikāf from taking place in mosques in the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan, not surrendering to pressure placed on them by members of al-‘Adl w al- Ihsān (Justice and Spirituality Group) the strongest Islamist opposition group in...
Date of source: Sunday, July 20, 2014
The Ramadan experience in Egypt is not exclusive to Muslims, rather it is a joyous and celebratory holy month shared by Muslims and Christians alike, related to a series of universally practiced traditions. Since the 1919 Revolution, Sa’ad Zaghlūl was adamant on reinforcing the importance of...
Date of source: Sunday, July 20, 2014
In a meeting last night with the Minister of Endowments Dr. Muhamad Mukhtār Jum’ah, the religious sector of the Ministry decided that preaching licenses would not be issued directly through local departments.
Date of source: Sunday, July 20, 2014
Sheikh Sharīf al-Hawārī, member of the al- Da'wah al- Salafīah shūra “advisory” council, announced his support for the police reports filed against outspoken non-observers of Ramadan.
Date of source: Saturday, July 19, 2014
The Papal Council for Religious Dialogue at the Vatican congratulated Muslims for the upcoming ‘Īd al-Fitr, marking the end of the month of Ramadān of fasting, prayer, and charity work.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Dr. Shawqī ‘Allām, mufti of the Republic has denounced the terrorist attack that has targeted the Sinai security department in ‘Arīsh and led to the death of eight and injured more than 22 others.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Dr. Shawqi ‘ Allam, the grand Mufti, stated that the Egyptians that have sacrificed their souls to achieve the success of the 10th of Ramadan (6th of October Victory against Israel) are also capable of facing and defeating all challenges that Egypt is facing.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 8, 2014
A Salafī source stated that al- Da’wah al- Salafiah has yielded to the conditions that the Ministry of Endowments has put for i’tikāf in the last ten days of Ramadan.
Date of source: Monday, July 7, 2014
The decisions taken by the Minister of Endowment Muhammad Mukhtār Jum’ah is controversial. They include prohibiting non- Azharites from giving sermons in mosques as well as imposing a fine on mosques that hang the banner of “have you prayed for the prophet today.”
Date of source: Tuesday, July 1, 2014
The Association of Dubai Holy Qur’an Awards has awarded al-Azhar’s High Sheikh Ahmad al-Tayyib the Islamic Personality of the Year Award.