Latest in Tag: Political Islam Highlight
Latest in Tag: Political Islam
Morsi’s defense team appeals verdict in ‘Qatar espionage’ case
The appeal aims to cancel the death and prison sentences issued against Morsi, other Brotherhood members
14 Salafi leaders acquitted
Defendants expected to be released Monday, to be put under probation
Morsi sentenced to life in âQatar espionageâ case
Sentence comes one day after the former president was supposed to complete his first term as president
Menâs hair takes centre stage in battle over legitimacy of political Islam
The Muslim worldâs battle over the legitimacy of political Islam has expanded to the soccer pitch as proponents and opponents of interpreting the faith politically seek to impose their public morals, with menâs hairstyles and facial hair taking centre stage. At the core of the battle are fans and players, a reflection of society as …
Egyptian Islamistsâ views differ on Yemeni conflict
Amid support from government-led Sunni institutions, movements warn of Egyptian military intervention, refuse âIranian expansionist policesâ
Who supports terrorist forces in the ongoing wars?
There is a war, or rather wars, taking place in the Middle East between political Islam and ruling regimes, and most observers note that on one side of these wars stands a group of states and governments while the other includes religious, extremist, and militant groups and organisations. The current scene may bring to mind …
Egyptian government serves political Islam: EIPR
Official Islamic scholars aim to face extremist thought, but state uses authoritarian grip against those defying religious discourse, says human rights organisation
Politicised imams will be banned from orating: Ministry of Endowment
Salafi Al-Nour Party argues that citizens should not be denied âconstitutional rightsâ as long as they abide by the law and have the required qualifications
Possible merger of opposition parties
Four non-Islamist parties are considering merging into Al-Dostour Party
Review: new political coalitions and ways to combat religious offences
As political parties continue their pursuit of establishing solidified alliances for the upcoming parliamentary elections, Egyptian columnists dissect the new partisan coalitions, filled with hopes that division wonât strike at them once more. Some writers continue analysing American anti-Islam film, at the risk of becoming overwhelmed, by exploring options through which Muslims could prevent conflict …
Mali Islamists accept talks
Islamist forces came to prominence in the region after the military coup that took place in March
North Mali civilians form militias
International intervention suffers delays even as reports of child soldiers surface
Somalia seals Arab world’s newest constitution
Somalia’s Constituent Assembly overwhelmingly approves draft
El-Nour Party sidelined in cabinet
Second biggest party in the now-dissolved parliament boycotts Qandilâs cabinet
FJP headquarters burned
The party is proceeding with legal action following fires at two buildings in Cairo and Giza
A closer look at Qandilâs cabinet
The new cabinet is largely comprised of technocrats and bureaucrats with a sprinkling of Islamist politicians