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Face terrorism through military, education, and religious awareness: Al-Sisi
Solutions for Arab nations’ turmoil called for by leaders at 28th Arab Summit
MP pushes for law to establish independent anti-discrimination commission
Constitution guarantees equality among citizens; laws yet to be implemented
Men’s hair takes centre stage in battle over legitimacy of political Islam
The Muslim world’s battle over the legitimacy of political Islam has expanded to the soccer pitch as proponents and opponents of interpreting the faith politically seek to impose their public morals, with men’s hairstyles and facial hair taking centre stage. At the core of the battle are fans and players, a reflection of society as …
Ramadan: individuality and conformity
This piece might be uncomfortable for some people. Over the years, we have grown accustomed to celebrating the holy month of Ramadan as one of the most festive occasions of the year. Undoubtedly, the religious value of the month in the Islamic faith and its spiritual purposes are unquestionable. In Egyptian society in particular, Ramadan …
Religious reform: A community need faced by political detestation
Freedoms remain symbolic as fundamental equality issues prevail, says researcher
A death that matters
The human, religious and political lives of Coptic Christians
5 preachers suspended in Minya for deviating from Friday sermon
One of the preachers talked about the “importance of time”
Prophecies come true: When there’s nowhere to hide from culture
By Emad El-Din Aysha, PhD A stunning opera show was held on Egyptian TV on the birth of Islam last week, with beautiful music and a spectacular light show, superb direction, acting and great lighting and costumes. This was done for the October War celebrations; however it seemed a bit overly religious for such a …
Reviving religious discourse: Why and how
Reviving religious discourse has been one of the central issues that occupied public dialogue in Egypt during the past few months. Massive efforts and resources are poured into this subject, whether from state or non-state actors equally. Conferences were organised, workshops were held, publications were issued and research papers were written addressing this one …
Preacher referred to investigation for deviating from Friday sermon
The endowments ministry decided to unify Friday prayer sermons across Egypt in 2014
Endowments ministry partners with state TV to produce weekly segment
New measures prepared by Ministry of Religious Endowments aiming to counter terrorism
Ministry of Religious Endowments counters recent Brotherhood statements
“Concealing Muslim Brotherhood crimes is betrayal of the nation,” says ministry
Endowments ministry fires preacher, bans Imam and launches investigations
The preacher is accused of leaving Salafi affiliated signs inside a mosque in Matariya
Renowned writer’s trial for ‘insulting Islam’ on Facebook adjourned to 29 July
Fatima Naoot called Islamic religious sacrifice of animals a “massacre”
Religious Endowments Ministry to form anti-atheism awareness groups
A conference will be held in May to set up new regulations for religious speech
Court postpones ‘Shi’a lynching’ case to 10 February
Defendants are charged with killing Shi’a cleric Hassan Shehata and three others
Calls for a ‘religious revolution’
Al-Sisi’s call for a “religious revolution” was criticised, but was not followed by protests
Writer Fatma Naoot faces ‘contempt of religion’ trial
The case is related to comments columnist made ahead of Eid Al-Adha
Takfiri terrorist groups among top causes of atheism: Dar Al-Ifta report
Observatory says social media provides a safer space for youth to express “rejection of religion”
Retribution outside the realm of law is ‘not permissible’: Dar Al-Ifta
The institution responsible for issuing fatwas says religious scholars unanimously view this as forbidden
Tanta receives 3 million visitors participating in Moulid Al-Sayed Al-Badawy festival
By Mohamed Abel Monsef and Ahmed Salama Three million people visited Tanta, capital of the Gharbia governorate, to participate in celebrations of the Moulid Al-Sayed Al-Badawy, a carnival that celebrates the birthday of a member of the Prophet Mohamed’s family. The celebrations were held from 10-17 October. The annual celebration has served to connect …
The Egyptian state: ‘The only leader’
State policy in managing mosques presumes Muslim unity on ‘the official Islam of the state’, according to study
Al-Nour chairman accuses culture minister of contradicting constitution
Makhioun condemns culture minister’s statements regarding screening of the movie Noah
EIPR criticises restricting religious freedom of expression
Government does not protect rights and freedoms, says researcher
NGO criticises prosecution of Shi’a
The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights said it is deeply concerned by a recent court sentencing of a Shi’a citizen to five years in prison
‘We reject the return of Mubarak’s exclusionary constitutional article’: Al-Nour party chairman
The party’s assistant secretary says writing a new constitution is a manipulation of the roadmap
Sixty-three individuals tried for religious defamation since revolution: EIPR
The Egyptian Initiative for Personal rights holds press conference to present a report detailing the recent surge in religious defamation cases.
Muslim Brotherhood mufti trapped in mosque
People surrounded a mosque after sermon given by Muslim Brotherhood Mufti.
Morsi meets religious leaders
President discusses national developments with top religious leaders
Accepting the IMF Loan: an Exception or Economic Policy?
Logically speaking, a more transparent treatment of the loan deal would have allowed for a general discussion on all of the deal’s implications on the public realm