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Discussion of a recent seminar on “Terrorism: the phenomenon and confrontation,” organised by the Forum for cultural dialogue, an affiliate of the Coptic Evangelical Association (CEA) [Ëditor AWR, the name CEA is wrong, this should be CEOSS, Coptic Evangelical Organization of Social Services] in...
The author argues that the fact that Islamic groups, not liberal and secular movements, are the the big winners of the US’s efforts to promote democracy in the Middle East confuses the US administration, and American thinktanks as well.
The author discusses Egypt’s political future, in the light of the success of the Muslim Brotherhood in the recent parliamentary elections. He calls for a national discussion over the founding principles of the nation, which would then provide the framework for all future changes to the state.
The author comments on the events of 11th meeting of the European Council for Fatwa and Research held in Stockholm, Sweden. He believes that the council gives courageous fatwas and ijtihads to handle problems of Muslims. He criticized the council´s perception of jihad.
Considering himself a member of a moderate Islamic group, that is the Brotherhood, the author responses to an article accusing moderate Islamists of not being concerned about extremist organizations increasing in number because of Al-Qa´ida network.
Dr. cAbd al-Majīd believes that any religious organization established on the basis of "hear and obey” principle is not able to be involved in a free democratic process. He adds that although Islamic movements have developed their political discourse, they are still far behind the requirements...
Some liberal and leftist intellectuals, who supposedly do not confine identity to within the parameters of religion, should not be excused for uttering the phrase "the Coptic governor". The author argues that citizenship, not faith, is important.
The author argues that it is not the right time to reconsider law 103 of 1961, which grants the president the right to appoint a shaykh of the Azhar.
"Seems like Egypt wishes to try the Brotherhood rule", said the Nobel laureate Najīb Mahfouz, in reply to a question about how he sees Egypt in the upcoming days. This reply was meant to raise the alarm about the consequences of delaying the democratic reform.
During the latest International Cairo Book Fair, more than 13 books were banned from publication. This took place in spite of President Mubārak’s assertion to writers that no books would be banned without a judicial verdict. This year, many Arab publishers complained that many of their books were...

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