Date of source: Sunday, December 14, 2003
The article is an overview of the speeches given in the opening session of the Islamic Institute of Fiqh in Saudi Arabia. The speakers were the deputy of the Prince of Mecca, Saudi Grand Mufti, the Islamic World Association secretary general and the secretary general of the Fiqh Institute. Their...
Date of source: Wednesday, November 19, 2003
The article is an interview with Dr. Tala´at Abdel Mageed, Professor at the Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University. He comments on the nature of the current religious discourse and its impact on people. He highlighted the difficulty of discussing the issue of the renewal of religious...
Date of source: Monday, November 17, 2003
The bombings that took place in Riyadh and Mecca left 17 persons dead and 122 person injured. The author explains that terrorist actions are prohibited in Islam and provides an analysis of the motives of the perpetrators of terrorist operations.
Date of source: Thursday, August 21, 2003
The General Secretary of the Islamic World Association said that religious ignorance is one of the main reasons behind terrorism. In addition, extremism is explaining that religious legal texts are behind the confusing of terrorism with jihad.
Date of source: Monday, July 7, 2003
The author comments on the issue of female genital mutilation, arguing that it has nothing to do with religion. He also explains its scientific and psychological aspects, showing that it does not fulfill its claimed objective, which is keeping the chastity of girls.
Date of source: Monday, June 23, 2003
The author explains that there is a difference between true Islam and violent Islam adopted by members of the Qa´ida and other Islamic groups. He writes that Muslims should stand against this violent Islam.
Date of source: Friday, June 13, 2003
The author comments on the issue of Sultana Freeman, an American woman who brought an action against the authorities of Florida State. The authorities refused to issue her a driving license that has a photo of her wearing the niqab [veil that covers hair and face]. She comments on the issue in...
Date of source: Thursday, March 23, 2006
This press review dwells on the controversy caused by a project to produce an Egyptian movie about the life of Jesus Christ which has prompted outcries from both the Azhar and the Coptic Church.
Date of source: Friday, February 28, 2003
The Islamic World Association organized a conference titled “International relationships between Islam and Contemporary Civilization.” It condemns the media campaigns some Western organizations launched against Islam. It stresses that resisting occupation is a right guaranteed by religious and...
Date of source: Saturday, February 15, 2003
The Russian Supreme Court banned 15 Islamic organizations from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Kuwait and Pakistan to carry out any activities inside Federal Russia.