political Islam
The crisis of renewing Islamic thought
Opinion
September 6, 2012
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
August 22, 2012
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
August 6, 2012
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
July 23, 2012
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
February 27, 2012
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
January 22, 2012
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
December 14, 2011
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
October 30, 2011
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
September 14, 2011
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…