Latest in Tag: extremism Highlight
Latest in Tag: extremism
Moderate religious discourse is way of combating extremism: Al-Sisi
Speech given in celebration of Laylat Al-Qadr, considered the holiest night of year for Muslims
Egypt praises US military assistance in fighting extremism: Madbouly
Egypt pillar of stability in Middle East, says AJC
The hardship of praying: churches under the state’s watchful eye
Amid distrust in the government, Copts demand secular vision to new law on churches construction
Stubbornness fans the flames of church construction law debate
The church is in dispute with the government over security permissions and vague wording
Assaults on Copts in Minya continue, demands for state response
Several arrested, but many claim measures taken so far are too weak and ineffective
Muslim cleric stands up against extremism in Bosnia
Imam Suleiman inspires the members of his Sarajevo congregation. He speaks to their hearts with his open nature – and warns against all forms of extremism. Daniel Heinrich visited him in Bosnia.
Are the so-called guardians of religion taking it too far?
Muslims faced by controversial fatwas while state tightens grip on mosques
‘Immunizing pupils against extremism’ with Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’
Ahead of the release of an annotated version of Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf,” the president of the German Teachers’ Association has suggested that schools should study the text. In an interview with DW, he explains why. Hitler’s two-volume manifesto “Mein Kampf” outlined the soon-to-be Nazi dictator’s political philosophy and contained numerous anti-Semitic remarks that some …
Islamic scholars, Endowments Minister in Luxor to discuss religious discourse, extremist thought
Grand Mufti, Al-Azhar and Endowment Minister condemned the Paris attacks
‘Unprecendented’ freedoms in Egypt: Al-Sisi
Amnesty International tells UN not to be “fooled” by Egyptian President’s empty promises
Jewish extremism leaves Duma village traumatized
The West Bank village of Duma is still struggling to come to terms with the arson attack by suspected Jewish extremists that left a baby dead. Daniella Cheslow talked to villagers about their fears. Jerusalem teacher Dallal Dawabsha walked her two sons through the charred door frames of two torched houses in the northern West …
Terrorism empowers ‘military dictatorship’: Political opposition
Latest incidents put opposition in division crisis, says Revolutionary Socialists group
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis trial postponed to 11 August
213 alleged members of the extremist group are on trial for terrorism charges
US navy chief visits Alexandria for security cooperation
Last month, the US delivered two Fast Missile Crafts to Egypt
Egypt is the castle that will protect us against immigration: French nationalist leader
Anti-Muslim politician Marine Le Pen finds common ground against extremism with Al-Azhar grand imam
Grand Mufti heads to Europe in efforts to combat radical Islam
The move comes amid a rise of anti-Islamist groups in Western countries
President Al-Sisi speaks to Obama as US aid resumes in full after suspension
Security by military force has been prioritised over democratic progress, but changes to terms of credit suggests White House’s support has changed
Egyptian Ambassador attends international Tunisia Bardo demonstration
Tens of thousands, including world leaders, march in Tunis to denounce extremist violence
‘If world can provide support, I will let people demonstrate in streets day and night’: Al-Sisi
Al-Sisi stresses importance of US presence in the Middle East and Islamic moderation, justifies Morsi’s ouster, disputes applicability of Western ideals to Egypt
Saad Al-Hariri meets Al-Sisi, Al-Azhar Grand Imam
Al-Hariri said he would support Egypt in counter-insurgency
European ambassadors meet top Egyptian clerics
New agreements to combat extremism through media channels
Rights groups send open letter to President Obama on counter-extremism
The abuse of human rights is as destabilising as extremist groups, argues civil society groups.
Egyptian and Palestinian presidents discuss extremism
The meeting comes after Paris march earlier this week denouncing terrorism
Dar Al-Ifta condemns American satirist’s comments on Islam
Bill Maher and co-host Sam Harris referred to Islam as “the mother lode of bad ideas” which lacks “liberal principals”
Ministry of Endowments vows to confront extremism, atheism
Endowments and culture ministers say confronting terrorist organisations is common goal
Al-Azhar to send convoys to combat extremism
Grand Iman Ahmad Al-Tayeb announces convoys to be sent throughout Egypt to spread moderate thinking
Why do Islamists hate Valentine’s Day?
By Nervana Mahmoud “Valentine’s Day represents for the Christians, a celebration of adultery and prostitution, and those who go out on this day are prostitutes.” That is how Abu Islam, a radical Egyptian preacher has described Valentine’s Day. He took the hatred that many radicals share for this day to brand it with a new label …
Pope Tawadros II: If they implement Shari’a, we have many responses and ideas
Pope Tawadros II speaks to the Daily News Egypt
Off with their heads!
A video of Egyptian self-proclaimed cleric Sheikh Saad Arafat went viral on Monday, showing one of his religious “lessons” on Al-Rahma channel, a self-described Islamic channel. In the video he deals with sexual harassment as follows, “even if you [the woman] are face-veiled, you are the reason for harassment for going out of your house …
British, Pakistani, UAE ministers visit Malala’s hospital
The ministry said the trio also met with the father of 15-year-old Malala, who was shot in the head by the Taliban earlier this month