The legacy of Sufi poet Omar Ibn El-Farid
Ibn El-Farid is one of the greatest Egyptian mystic poets
Latest in Tag: shari’a Highlight
Latest in Tag: shari’a
Iran offers Morsi guidance on building an Islamic state
A letter sent by advisors to Iranâs Grand Ayatollah has offered to share scholarly advice with Egypt
Tunisia jihadists on patrol as tensions simmer
The first jihadist patrols were seen in Sidi Bouzid, cradle of the revolution, a day after the funeral of Belaid last Friday
Will Morsi Face Mubarakâs Fate?
By Sherif Elhelwa As Egyptians celebrated the second anniversary of former president Hosni Mubarakâs ousting, protests organised by opposition groups continued against the rule of Mubarakâs successor President Mohamed Morsi, who some believe will meet Mubarakâs fate. Others believe he remains firmly in control. Although promoted as âpeacefulâ, marches toward government institutions and the presidential …
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In Pictures: Islamists march from Al Rashdan to Rabaa
Chants from the stage set in Rabaa : âConstitution, Freedom, Islamic Shariâa.â
Calls for Islamist revolution
Hard-line calls continue for increased Shariâa influence despite the fact most Salafi parties are backing constitution
In the lap of the gods
By Philip Whitfield The hounds have the fox in their sights. Unleashed, the dogged gird for affray. Â Morsy is forced to flee his palatial, besieged lair. Across town the Muslim Brotherhood HQ is embattled. The overseer of the referendum calls it quits. Shakespeare: We would not seek a battle, as we are, yet as we …
EFSA finalises new sukuk law
Draft law only regulates sukuk issued by companies and legal persons
Down with Shariâa in the constitution
With every semblance of what is commonly referred to as âthe civil forcesâ (the church representatives, the secular parties and members) withdrawn from it, the Egyptian Constituent Assemblyâs fate seems more precarious than ever. While many speculate about its fate and the fate of the constitution it is supposed to present to the public soon, …
The wrath of righteous scissors
Adel Heine’s weekly column on women and scissors
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In pictures: Pope Tawadros II in St. Bishoy Monastery
Pope Tawadros: âIf they implement Shariâa, we have many responses and ideasâ
Ansar Dine says not seeking Shariâa across entire Mali
The entire northern expanse of the country has been under rebel control since the 22 March coup
Pope Tawadros II: If they implement Shariâa, we have many responses and ideas
Pope Tawadros II speaks to the Daily News Egypt
Not a question of morality
Ever since the ousting of Mubarak and the rise of the Islamic elite represented by the Muslim Brotherhood, the Salafis and other groups, the question of morality has always been on the table. The Islamists, like any other political force that identifies itself with religion, believe that the root of all ills of society is …
Review: Shariâa Friday and draft constitution consume columns
The debate over Shariâa Friday protests has led many writers to deplore the extent of Islamic jurisprudenceâs presence in the draft constitution. More than one writer has pointed fingers at the Muslim Brotherhood, accusing them of delaying the constitution writing as they are still unprepared for parliamentary elections. Other columnists have dedicated their pieces to …
Review: Columnists tackle retail curfew and Shariâa
The governmentâs U-turn on the proposed retail closing time law has attracted the attention of many Egyptian columnists, with many describing the cabinetâs approach as an imitation the Mubarak era methodology, while ignoring the shop ownersâ concerns in the matter. In the Arab region, other writers deplored a number of pressing issues, with a focus …
Hundreds of Islamists take to Tahrir
Protesters calling for implementation of Islamic Law through the constitution
Review: Draft constitution overwhelms Egyptian columnists
The issue of the Constituent Assembly and its two versions of the draft constitution occupy many Egyptian columnists. Several writers scrutinise the drafts of the most important document, and others list a number of suggestions to make the document ready for public referendum. The third party of the Constituent Assembly Diaa Rashwan Al-Masry Al-Youm …
Gamaâa Islamia planning protest
Defending Shari’a, attacking the old guard
Salafi Constituent Assembly member denies calling for âShariâa Fridayâ protest
Protests aimed at the draft constitution may not be necessary because of the upcoming Administrative Judiciary Court hearing which may yet dissolve its second assembly.
Trafficking in lies
Salafi MPs have excluded an article from the draft constitution by claiming human trafficking does not exist, the evidence suggests otherwise
The good Muslim
Religion has become the newest weapon of choice turning religious practice from a private habit into to a show of power.
Jordan’s women celebrate success
Eman Hylooz is a Jordanian Computer Science graduate and a successful young entrepreneur. The company she started in June 2012 is steadily growing and is expected to make a net profit of 114,108 Jordanian Dinars in its first year of operations. Hylooz recalls that the idea for her business start-up first came about when she …
Khula: the last resort?
Daily News Egypt investigates women who depend on khula and those who are fighting for its existence
Of women and sex
Those in power are too busy to notice the daily atrocities committed against women
Gender equality only within provisions of Shariâa, says constituent assembly
The gender equality article publicly denounced by several political parties and interest groups
Mali Islamist won’t hold talks until Shari’a is implemented
Mali MUJAO accepts talks with government on condition Islamic Shari’a be implemented first
Algerian hostage in Mali pleads for his life
Movement for Oneness and Jihad kidnaps an Algerian consulate employee
Mali Islamists; Algeria will pay for refusal
Mali Islamists threaten to exact retribution on Algeria after hostage swap deal was refused.
El-Nour Party sidelined in cabinet
Second biggest party in the now-dissolved parliament boycotts Qandilâs cabinet