Birds of a feather
What’s most disturbing is the sleight of hand that’s going on
Latest in Tag: salafis Highlight
Latest in Tag: salafis
Islamists, Tourism and Media
Speaking with an EU parliamentarian I was surprised by their parting question, which was; “is it true that Salafis want to destroy the pyramids? I heard that a Salafi appeared on TV saying he wants to destroy the pyramids.” I was indeed surprised, that such a non-representative interview produced for shock value and media consumption …
Abu Ismail: announcement of my party will be an act of God
Salafi sheikh will lead an Islamist coalition to contest all seats in the upcoming parliamentary elections
Al-Gamaa Al-Islamiya calls for burning charity blankets
One Million Blankets campaign is a UAE plot backed by “enemies of religion and state,” says Al-Gamaa Al-Islamiya member
Analysis: The lion, the sheikhs and the Brotherhood
Parliamentary elections part one: Egypt’s divided Islamists
Abu Ismail challenges interior ministry
Salafi leader calls for resignation of interior minister and denies inciting followers to attack Al-Wafd Party headquarters
Islamists rally for constitution
Marches planned in support of Morsy and the constitutional referendum
Islamists continue media city sit-in
Demonstrators protest media corruption
The 85 people deciding the fate of Egypt
Who are the 85 Constituent Assembly members who voted on the draft constitution?
The social isolation of Ikhwan
The Muslim Brotherhood announced a few days ago that they will protest on Tuesday in support of Morsy’s latest decree in Abdeen Square. Residents of Abdeen area hung up a banner reading, “Ikhwan not welcome.” The Brotherhood moved the protest to the vicinity of Cairo University. The students on social media outlets promised them a …
Shi’as banned from Cairo Ashura celebrations
Shi’a Muslims say Salafis, police prevented them from entering Al-Hussain mosque
NGOs reject draft constitution
Over two hundred NGOs join campaign
Liberals vs Salafis: The fight to contain the Muslim Brotherhood ?
Power comes with great responsibilities, especially when Egypt is in such a devastated state. It is easy to criticise and rightfully do so. Critique, which is not constructive, nor aims to contribute to better governmental performance, is just a waste of time. The ongoing debate on the identity of Egypt and how Islam will play …
Review: Commentaries still overwhelmed with Shari’a Friday
Following reports of clashes between Islamist and liberal protesters in Tahrir Square last Friday, columnists continue to write about the persistent request to apply Islamic jurisprudence in Egypt. In a similar framework, more than one writer has explored the constitutional article that relates to Al-Azhar, asserting that views of prominent Sheikhs will be taken into …
Rebel economy wrap
IMF “Deal or No Deal.” we won’t produce a Salafi Ahmed Ezz, say Salafis
Salafis storm church property
Coptic groups criticise government for inadequate security
Review: Human rights, police brutality and Salafis
Various issues have occupied considerable space in Egyptian columns. While some commentators criticise the staunch determination of Salafis to impose their own interpretation of Shari’a, others reject the sympathy expressed by some of Egypt’s intelligentsia with the alleged anti-Islamist coup d’Ă©tat in Tunisia. The incident of the brutal detainment and humiliating treatment of the political …
The war for Egyptian minds
Elections in Egypt are a game that depends primarily on non-political existence.
Inside political Islam: the borders between moderates and extremists
Over the last few weeks, the Muslim Brotherhood has aligned with the Salafis in the Constitutional Assembly in order to pass articles that establish Al-Azhar as a religious authority above any elected institution.
Sectarian tensions rise in wake of crime boss death
Christians claim security forces don’t offer them protection.
Egyptian constitution draft released
Daily News Egypt provides an analysis to the released constitutional draft
President…but not yet for all Egyptians
It would be a mistake for the presidency and its allies to consider that all the country is neatly divided into people who love the president and those who hate him.
Al-Nour Party favours internal solution to rift
Bakar says party will form reconciliation committee
Review: Columnists debate Al-Nour clashes, Constituent Assembly members and Sinai
Columnists explore the continuing internal dispute splitting the Salafi Al-Nour party. Others dedicate their columns to Sinai and the suggested idea of arming tribes to safeguard the peninsula. On another note, some commentaries have discussed the growing debate on the Constituent Assembly and its membership, focusing on the five members who resumed their roles within …
Praying at gunpoint
By Mohammed Aly Ibrahim The fear of Friday 13th in western superstition as an unlucky day touched upon me as I was heading to perform my weekly prayer. Many Egyptians, myself included, think that the mosques of Prophet Muhammad’s ancestors here bestow endless blessings upon those who regularly visit such places of worship. The most …
Thou Shall Fear Salafis
Next time you read one on Salafis, read it with a grain of salt
Human Right’s Watch condemns attacks on Libyan Sufi shrines
NGO accuses government of refusing to stand up to Islamists over attacks
Salafis split over constitution
The rift highlights a difference of opinions over participation in the constitutional drafting process, but could signal an even more serious fissure in the party.
Brotherhood hopeful promises clerics a role
By Maggie Michael / AP CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood’s candidate for Egypt’s presidency is lobbying hard for support of ultraconservative Muslim clerics, promising them a say over legislation in the future to ensure it is in line with Islamic law, as he tries to rally the divided Islamist vote behind him. The campaign dealmaking is a …
Salafi, liberal representatives disagree on main source of legislation
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: The main source of legislation and the definitions of the concepts of freedom, equality and human rights emerged as the main points of difference in liberal and Salafi streams’ views of the upcoming constitution. In a debate organized Friday by Bridges Foundation, representatives of both streams disagreed on whether to apply Islamic …