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Women January 27, 2010

A guide to the different types of veil

The "burqa ban" actually refers to the niqab, a veil closely associated with Wahabi traditionalists in the Arabian peninsula. FRANCE 24 looks at the different types of veil worn across
Other Issues January 27, 2010

New TV channel to give Sufism a voice

A coalition of Sufi organisations is preparing to launch Egypt’s first Sufi-themed satellite television station before the end of the year.
Obama January 27, 2010

Al-Qaeda’s shadow over Taliban talks

With an international conference starting in London on Thursday expected to lay down a framework for the Afghan government to begin taking charge of its own security, in line with
Democracy January 27, 2010

Negative Citizens and a Positive Climate

The last day of the current month is the legal deadline for Egyptian citizens to register in voters’ lists, and the Interior Ministry will announce the numbers of those who
Political Islam Studies January 27, 2010

Promoting Islamic Moderate

After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the world of Islam has been in the difficult situation. Many countries in the world, especially Western conclude to the “negative” perspectives. They
Other Issues January 27, 2010

‘Ali Shari’ati: Revolutionary, ‘Red Shi’ism’ vs. the ‘Black’ Shi’ism of the Clerics

Shari‘ati was critical of the ‘ulama, whom he saw as instruments of the state who needed to be sidelined in order to make way for a new religiously educated intelligentsia.[3]
MB in International pressMB VS. Qaeda January 27, 2010

A Radical Turn for the Muslim Brotherhood?

On January 16, the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt – the largest and most influential Islamist movement in the Middle East – announced the election of a new General Guide, the
CoptsIslamic Issues January 26, 2010

Nigeria: Religious Hate Explodes, Shaming Both Christians and Muslims

A week ago, religious hatred and riots in Nigeria resulted in devastating loss of life,
Other Issues January 26, 2010

Egypt beats Cameroon 3-1, to face Algeria in semi-finals.

CAIRO: Egypt struck twice in the final five minutes of Monday’s quarterfinal match in Angola to book their place in the final four of the African Cup of Nations.
Human RightsTorture January 26, 2010

Celebrating Police (State) Day in Mubarak’s Egypt

Today Egyptians around the country have off from work and school in recognition of a new national holiday: Police Day. The Mubarak regime, it seems, has a sense of humor