Latest in Tag: religion Highlight
Latest in Tag: religion
Writerâs appeal to verdict postponed
Karam Saber sentenced to five years in prison for contempt of religion
The emergence of Christianity in Egypt
The Coptic Era is an important part of Egyptian history that has helped shape society in ways that are still noticeable today.
Op-ed review: 30 June and the Muslim Brotherhood
With the demonstrations of 30 June approaching, columnists ponder the fate of Egypt, and the Muslim Brotherhood. Â Suleiman Shafiq 30 June, zero hour for Egyptâs division by the Muslim Brotherhood Al-Watan Newspaper Columnist Suleiman Shafiq begins the article by writing that the Tamarod campaign has scared the Islamist groups to the point where they …
EIPR address attacks on freedom of speech, religion
Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights issued a statement condemning verdicts limiting freedoms and the publicâs attitude
Al-Azhar to send convoys to combat extremism
Grand Iman Ahmad Al-Tayeb announces convoys to be sent throughout Egypt to spread moderate thinking
Survey results highlight negative outlook
Figures show dissatisfaction with democratic transition and overwhelming concern for better economic conditions
Salafi delegation meets Grand Imam
Al-Nour Party head: âWe agreed on combating the threat of Shiâismâ
University professor accused of contempt of religion
Students filed an official complaint against the professor accusing her of contempt of religion
Obsessive-compulsive morality disorder
On Friday, Islamists surrounded the St George church in Beni Suef demanding the return of a 21 year-old Muslim woman whom they alleged was kidnapped and converted last November by the church in order to allow her to marry her Christian boyfriend. Well, it turns out she did run away with her boyfriendâonly he wasnât …
My religion is ânone of your businessâ: Campaigning against division
Following sectarian strife that hit Egypt a few weeks ago, a group of young activists initiated the ânone of your businessâ online campaign against division and sectarianism. The campaign is calling for concealing religious affiliation on national identity cards, stirring controversy and debate in different media outlets. Daily News Egypt speaks to the campaignâs organisers, supporters and opposition.
Culture defies religion
Adel Heineâs weekly column
Jewish Community Council elects new leader
Unanimous selection of Magda Haroun as new president
Sectarianism: Egyptâs uncomfortable question
For the past 10 years, Egypt has been reminded at least annually of its sectarian time bomb. If your only source of information were Egyptian media, sectarianism would be the work of a radical few, but never a serious problem inherent within Egyptian Society. But if you take a closer look at the lives of …
Cowardice reigns supreme
Adel Heineâs weekly column
Iran minister denies interference in Egypt
Amir-Abdollahian: Iran has no intention of meddling in Egyptian mosques
First flight to Iran in 34 years departs from Cairo airport
Flight signals cooperation on tourism between Egypt and Iran
Islamâs enemy!
It goes without saying that the Egyptian crisis is now beyond repair. None of the parties involved, including the military, have the power to resolve the conflict that the country seems destined to engage in. At some point there was hope for such a solution, but it now all seems that we are heading to …
City of sinners
Adel Heine’s weekly column
Why do Islamists hate Valentineâs Day?
By Nervana Mahmoud âValentineâs Day represents for the Christians, a celebration of adultery and prostitution, and those who go out on this day are prostitutes.â That is how Abu Islam, a radical Egyptian preacher has described Valentineâs Day. He took the hatred that many radicals share for this day to brand it with a new label …
Fayoum church and âgarbageâ reporting
I remain baffled
The legacy of Sufi poet Omar Ibn El-Farid
Ibn El-Farid is one of the greatest Egyptian mystic poets
Photo Gallery: Saint Samaan church
Photos by Abdel Rahman Sherif
Prophetâs birthday doll: gimmick or shift in culture?
Celebrations of the Prophetâs Muhammadâs birthday are purely cultural
Saturday Hadra at the Zein El-Abedien mosque
The Hadra is a collective Sufi practice that has been taking place in Egypt for hundreds of years
Alber Saber: Brotherhood will drive the people to secularism
Daily News Egypt speaks to Alber Saber, the atheist blogger who was imprisoned for his beliefs
Leaving Islam in the age of Islamism
A growing generation of skeptics and atheists is increasingly coming to the fore
The great male crisis
There has been a global war on women but in spite of it women are succeeding
Daily News Egypt picks 10 In-Focus features
Ten of our best features in 2012
Alber Saber’s case: A litmus test for freedom of expression
Shahira Amin discusses Alber Saber’s case
Sweet revenge sours
Philip Whitfield: Sweet revenge sours