political Islam

The crisis of renewing Islamic thought
Opinion

The crisis of renewing Islamic thought

 Most trends in political Islam stipulate that the Islamic state protects freedom of creed. “So let whoever wishes believe and…
Wednesday’s papers: Sinai and septic water
Egypt

Wednesday’s papers: Sinai and septic water

News of the arrest of members of a jihadi group in Sinai, the bombing of three alleged terrorist cells in…
Q&A with Ennahda’s Ajmi Lourimi
World

Q&A with Ennahda’s Ajmi Lourimi

TUNIS — Ajmi Lourimi, a member of Ennahda’s highest decision-making body, stands out as one of the most moderate voices…
From military to civilian rule, historic experiences
Egypt

From military to civilian rule, historic experiences

Since the Free Officers coup ended colonial rule in Egypt 60 years ago, civilian groups — both secular and Islamist…
Profile: Who stands behind Abouel Fotouh’s campaign?
Egypt

Profile: Who stands behind Abouel Fotouh’s campaign?

Before the revolution, Ahmed Ossama, a 35-year-old electrical engineer by training, made a conscious decision to pursue personal glory and…
Human Rights Watch urges West to get over Islamist aversion
World

Human Rights Watch urges West to get over Islamist aversion

Western democracies should overcome their aversion to Islamist groups that enjoy popular support in North Africa and the Middle East…
Give Islamists a try, says Salafi leader
Egypt

Give Islamists a try, says Salafi leader

Sheikh Hafez Salama, a famous Salafi figure in Suez, has said he is delighted by the large turnout in the…
Clergymen reject fatwa banning votes for Coptic candidates
Egypt

Clergymen reject fatwa banning votes for Coptic candidates

Islamic scholars have condemned a recent fatwa by a Salfi preacher calling on Muslims not to vote for Coptic and…
Libya disavows extreme Islam, Brotherhood doubled in number
World

Libya disavows extreme Islam, Brotherhood doubled in number

TRIPOLI - When it comes to Islam, moderation is the keyword in Libya, a country at pains to assure the…
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