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MP to introduce bill banning niqab in Egypt
Egypt
November 11, 2021
MP to introduce bill banning niqab in Egypt
MP and journalist writer, Farida al-Shoubashy announced that she plans to submit a draft law for discussion in the parliament,…
Egyptian Lawyer files claim against singer Asala over new song that quotes prophetic hadith
Egypt
September 24, 2020
Egyptian Lawyer files claim against singer Asala over new song that quotes prophetic hadith
Egyptian Lawyer Samir Sabry has filed a complaint to Egypt’s top prosecutor accusing renowned Syrian singer Asala Nasri of quoting…
Egypt’s Dar Al-Iftaa rules it permissible to give non-Muslims Zakat funds
Egypt
May 14, 2020
Egypt’s Dar Al-Iftaa rules it permissible to give non-Muslims Zakat funds
Egypt’s Dar al-Iftaa on Thursday issued a fatwa stating that it is permissible for Muslims to give Zakat (religiously mandated…
Demo broadcast of Egypt’s 1st satellite channel for Quran recital begins: Spokesperson
Culture
February 16, 2020
Demo broadcast of Egypt’s 1st satellite channel for Quran recital begins: Spokesperson
Egypt’s first satellite TV channel dedicated to recitations from the Quran has begun its first demo broadcast, said the spokesperson…
US growth of Islam creates need for religious scholars
Middle East
November 5, 2019
US growth of Islam creates need for religious scholars
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) — Imam Mohammad Qazwini’s deep understanding of Islam and his formal training at a seminary in…
A look at the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan
Middle East
May 6, 2019
A look at the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Many Muslims around the world began fasting Monday to mark the start of the…
Metro Co. will not fine citizens who play religious audio on metro
Egypt
May 6, 2019
Metro Co. will not fine citizens who play religious audio on metro
Ahmed Abdel Hadi, the official spokesman for the Egyptian Company for Metro Management and Operation, refuted rumors about imposing a…
Culture Ministry addresses London auction house regarding Mamluk manuscript
Culture
May 1, 2019
Culture Ministry addresses London auction house regarding Mamluk manuscript
The Culture Ministry addressed Christie’s auction house in London to stop the display and sale of a Quranic manuscript dating…
Egypt’s top cleric calls polygamy ‘injustice,’ draws debate
Society
March 11, 2019
Egypt’s top cleric calls polygamy ‘injustice,’ draws debate
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s top Muslim cleric has stirred up controversy after saying that polygamy is an “injustice” for women,…
UAE’s tolerance embraces faiths, runs up against politics
Middle East
February 2, 2019
UAE’s tolerance embraces faiths, runs up against politics
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has branded a bridge, a new ministry, a family…