Date of source: Tuesday, January 23, 2007
The Egyptian minister of endowments visits Egyptian cities to call for the new Islamic discourse that is necessary in Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, January 14, 2007
The author gives several examples about the national stance of many Coptic popes throughout the history of Egypt, such as Pope al-Jāwlī, Kyrillos ?V and Kyrillos V.
Date of source: Sunday, December 3, 2006
Watani publishes a
monthly series depicting the true history of Egypt. The influence of the Romans, Greeks and Persians is explored,
combined with the impact that religion had on Egyptian society.
Date of source: Sunday, November 26, 2006
October presents the opinion of Uri Avnery, an Israeli author, writing
about the “conflict of civilizations.” October writes that Avnery has shown support to the Prophet of Islām
and
Muslims against false accusations and mistrust promoted by the head of the Catholic Church.
Date of source: Friday, November 17, 2006
Transcript of a speech presented by William Dalrymple at the American University in Cairo, highlighting his experiences traveling to Christian Holy sites throughout the Middle East, as well as his personal interpretation of political Islām. He includes references to both historical and present day...
Date of source: Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Walā’ Zayn al-Dīn writes
about a symposium, entitled,
‘Modern Methods to Restore Church Relics,’ recently held by the Society for
Reviving National Egyptian Heritage at the
Journalists’ Syndicate. The symposium was organized in an
effort to address the difficulties facing the restoration...
Date of source: Sunday, November 19, 2006
Despite their importance and breathtaking beauty, the five oases of Egypt: Siwa, Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla and Kharga, are unfamiliar to most Egyptians. Al-Fāris describes the beauty of Siwa oasis.
Date of source: Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Jamāl Badāwī refers to the importance of a book by Coptic historian
Sawirus Ibn al-
Muqaffac entitled, ‘Tārīkh alĀbā’ al-Batārikah’ [The History of
Patriarchs]. The book presents a clear picture of the relationship between Copts and Muslims during the
early Islamic
state.
Date of source: Sunday, November 19, 2006
Majdī Khalīl discusses the forced disappearance of Coptic girls. The claims around this phenomenon are not new, however it is being announced more frequently. Khalīl discusses the reasons why Coptic families are more often daring to announce the disappearance of their girls, and the reasons behind...
Date of source: Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Pope
Shenouda praised the cooperation between Muslims and
Copts as well as the Arab conquest in a book of his dialogue
with French Orthodox priest Alfonse Guttmann.