Date of source: Wednesday, August 22, 2007
The author discusses the formation of Islamic parties such as the Muslim Brotherhood’s unfinished party, the "Union for Freedom" Party, and the would-be al-Wasat Party. The author relates this recent phenomenon to the sweeping victory of the Justice and Development Party in Turkey. He criticizes...
Date of source: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The author claims that Egypt has been a hotbed of successive Muslim conquerors.
Date of source: Saturday, August 11, 2007
The author argues that it is rather impossible to call for a “secular” state in Arab and Muslim countries because democracy can never be adopted when there is a pre-existing religious background. The author suggests that a civil state based on democracy may work instead.
Date of source: Sunday, August 12, 2007
The article discusses the political failure of the banned Muslim Brotherhood that tends to raise less important issues merely to gain media fame rather than any real political presence in society.
Date of source: Friday, July 6, 2007
The People’s Assembly Religious Committee rejects the unified call to prayer plan and recommends directing its funds to solve social problems.
Date of source: Sunday, July 8, 2007
Islamic democracy is a new lie intended to deceive the world. The Islamic discourse of Muslim scholars and preachers differs according to the target audience. The only solution for the problems of Muslim societies is to separate between religion and the state.
Date of source: Saturday, June 30, 2007
The author records the history of the political life of religious trends. He believes that the Islamists have failed to present appropriate participation in the political life of the Arab countries.
Date of source: Saturday, June 9, 2007
The banned Muslim Brotherhood is still using the slogan "Islam is the solution," although religious slogans are now forbidden under the latest constitutional amendments.
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A series of three consecutive terrorist attacks rocked the Red Sea resort of Sharm al-Sheikh Saturday leaving 64 people killed and some 124 injured. The blasts targeted the Old Market, the Ghazāla Hotel and a parking lot in Nicma Bay.
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The Basilica of Saint Peter has recently seen the inauguration of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI, the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City 16 days after the funeral of Pope John Paul II.