Islamic Friday sermons
A week on: Al-Azhar scholars’ objections to scripted Friday sermons
Egypt
July 18, 2016
A week on: Al-Azhar scholars’ objections to scripted Friday sermons
A week ago, government authorities announced the decision to make all mosque preachers deliver an identical, government-approved sermon during Friday…
Egypt’s parliament mulls banning amplifier use during Friday prayers
Egypt
January 20, 2011
Egypt’s parliament mulls banning amplifier use during Friday prayers
Egypt's Parliament will consider proposals next week to stop the use of microphone loudspeakers during Islamic sermons on Fridays. The…