Date of source: الأحد, كانون الثاني (يناير) 21, 2007
The author discusses the belief that secularism is the only way of making headway and progress in the Arab world. He critiques Lafīf Lakhdar’s arguments, and considers how relevant they are in reforming Islamic society.
Date of source: الاثنين, نيسان (أبريل) 14, 2003
Some political researchers and analysts comment on the attitude of the Brotherhood towards the war on Iraq and its relation with the Egyptian government, which has been proved to be pragmatic. The group´s attitude towards the war is not at all in accordance with its slogan “Jihad for the sake...
Date of source: الخميس, تموز (يوليو) 25, 2002
The author presented a draft statement for dialogue between Egyptian and American cultured people. A Christian pastor asked whether cultured people [educated, belonging to a higher social class] belonging to the Islamic movement agree to sign the proposed statement while they reject dialogue. The...
Date of source: الأربعاء, نيسان (أبريل) 24, 2002
A British court will decide on May 10 about the American demand to deport an Algerian fundamentalist to the USA. He is accused to be the mastermind of the attempt to bomb Los Angeles International Airport in 2000 and of having relations with Al-Qa´ida. Another case is the trial of the director...
Date of source: السبت, شباط (فبراير) 4, 2006 to الجمعة, شباط (فبراير) 10, 2006
The author introduces the viewpoints of renowned Muslim intellectuals about the relationship between Islam and democracy.
Date of source: الأحد, آيار (مايو) 28, 2000
Not having our equal rights is not the result of others being unfair to us, rather it is the result of us not mastering the rules of the game, such as applying required pressure and requesting clarification of the facts.
Date of source: الأربعاء, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 30, 1998
Did the Islamist project fail or does it continue to form a government in waiting? Interview with the Tunisian sheikh Rashed Al-Ghenoushi (57) who lives in exile in London.
Date of source: الخميس, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 1, 1998
Rashed Ghannoushi, the exiled leader of the Tunisian outlawed "Al-Da’wa" Islamic Party, believes that since the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran, Islamist groups have experienced several ups and downs. He adds that Iran, "where a real democracy is taking shape with [President] Ayatollah Mohamad...