Moderate Islamists

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The myth of excluding moderate Islamists in the Arab world

Islamist movements in the Arab world have varied widely during the last 30 years. Groups range from promoting violence for political reform to others which follow a more moderate approach

‘Screens to heaven’

More and more conservative religious channels are appearing on the small screen, changing the way people consume religion, writes Mohamed El-Sayed.

Learning to Live With Radical Islam

We don't have to accept the stoning of criminals. But it's time to stop treating all Islamists as potential terrorists.

Egypt’s Muslim Brothers hit turbulence

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood has been buffeted by a seemingly endless series of changes and blows over the past few years.

Watch out: democratic Muslims about

The Islamic Forum Europe has been criticised for 'taking over' a London council. But the case against it doesn't stand up.

Superglue

The remarkable unity displayed by the Muslim Brotherhood is no accident.

Is Egypt Becoming a Family Republic?

Egypt's president Hosni Mubarak's is almost thirty years in office, the country is suffering from democratic deficits. Therefore, in order to initiate change, Europe must demand a relaxation of the

Spiritual roots of Islam – What would Muhammad do?

Scholar and author Omid Safi is best known to many Muslim Americans as being at the forefront of the Progressive Muslims movement, which finds in Islamic spirituality a powerful voice

Since when is the Brotherhood considered a terrorist organization?

Western media have long argued the Muslim Brotherhood is the father-figure for radical movements across the Islamic world, with their controversial thinker Sayyid Qutb being given the distinction of being

Egypt accuses Brotherhood of planning attack

The arrest of three leading Muslim Brotherhood members in Egypt has brought much controversy to the country in the 48 hours since their detainment on Monday February 8. Now, Egyptian