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Al-Azhar condemns Kabul’s mosque attack
Explosion hit during time when dozens of men had gathered for prayers
New Zealand Christchurch mosque attacker charged with ‘terrorism’
Man accused of gunning down 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch formally charged with terrorism
Eleven Egyptians among those wounded in Mosques’ attack in New Zealand
Suspect charged with murder due to appear in court again on 5 April
New Zealand mosque attacks: terrorism or act of violence?
‘It is clear that this can now only be described as a terrorist attack,’ says New Zealand Prime Minister
Al-Sisi inaugurates largest mosque, cathedral in Egypt on Coptic Christmas Eve
Most of Egypt’s churches were built under role of Muslim states, says Grand Imam
Beautiful voices wanted
Worshipers flee mosques repulsed by bad reciters voices, while others judge them for losing spirituals
Prosecutor General orders investigations of alleged killing of Egyptian-American teenager
US police had earlier charged a 22-year-old man with murder in connection to the case
Mosque microphone ban stirs controversy in Egypt’s parliament
MP Omar Hamroush believes that such decisions “have no value”
Museum? Or Mosque?
Alexandria’s Endowments Ministry kickstarts missionary caravans for societal peace
19 missionary caravans will be traversing Alexandria to warn against the dangers of shaking society’s peace
With mosques under surveillance, IS turns to soccer for recruitment
Abu Otaiba, the nom du guerre of a self-taught imam and Islamic State (IS) recruiter in Jordan, uses soccer to attract recruits. “We take them to farms, or private homes. There we discuss and organise soccer games to bring them closer to us,” Abu Otaiba told The Wall Street Journal in a recent interview. Abu Otaiba …
Religious scholars recommend ways to combat climate change
Contemporary environmental malpractices are religiously prohibited, say the scholars
Dar El-Eftaa condemns Chinese authorities for banning the “Azan”
Chinese authorities’ action is a strong insult: Dar El-Eftaa press release
Knesset imposes tougher punishment on Palestinian ‘stone-throwers’
Israeli forces raided a radio station and confiscated equipment Tuesday, amid continued tension in the Occupied Territories
BDS Egypt to hold conference in solidarity with Palestinian resistance
Our aim is to push Egypt to take stronger stance against Israel and to redefine national security strategy, says BDS spokesperson
‘Clock’ incident reflects US suspicion of Islam
Preacher referred to court over sexually assaulting child
The Imam from Gharbeya allegedly forced a nine-year-old girl into sexual activities, says prosecution
2 Giza preachers banned for not acquiring permission for religious speech
Religious Endowments Ministry uses its right of civil arrest for the first time on Friday
Egypt condemns burning of Jerusalem mosque, church
The attacks are believed to have been implemented by a group of Israeli settlers
In Pictures: Egyptians ask for intercession on Mulid Al-Hussein
A giant whirl of people from across Egypt and the world circling the Al-Hussein mosque, square and neighbourhood, is the distinguished mark of one of Cairo’s most special nights. On the last Tuesday of the Islamic month of Rabi’ Al-Thani, Sufis and Shi’as celebrate in Egypt the memory of the burial of the Prophet …
Egyptian citizen allegedly assaulted by Saudi police
Egyptian expatriates stage protests in aftermath of alleged assault
Demands from houses of worship
Special Year End 2014 Feature: Daily News Egypt visited mosques and churches to learn of the demands of Coptic Christians, Salafis, and other sects that fall outside the state-endorsed Azharite vision of Islam. The demands range from basic ones such as health and education that were once provided by religious institutions that have been shut …
Egypt condemns deadly mosque bombing in Nigeria
At least 120 dead and 270 injured in double suicide bomb attack on Kano’s Grand Mosque
Egypt expresses concern over continued Al-Aqsa Mosque violence
Over past 3 weeks clashes have flared in Jerusalem between Israeli police and Palestinians
Arab League condemns ‘Israeli attacks’ on Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque
Incursions by security forces could undermine stability in the region, according to Arab League
Tanta receives 3 million visitors participating in Moulid Al-Sayed Al-Badawy festival
By Mohamed Abel Monsef and Ahmed Salama Three million people visited Tanta, capital of the Gharbia governorate, to participate in celebrations of the Moulid Al-Sayed Al-Badawy, a carnival that celebrates the birthday of a member of the Prophet Mohamed’s family. The celebrations were held from 10-17 October. The annual celebration has served to connect …
Egypt’s Mufti condemns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Foreign ministry issued similar condemnation last week
Foreign ministry condemns Israeli attack on mosques
Ministry condemns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and attack on Nablus mosque
Badie protests prosecution’s court argument: Lawyer
Muslim Brotherhood leaders’ trial for inciting violence postponed to 14 June
Armed forces condemn Brotherhood ‘lies’
The army provided its account of events in Al-Fatah mosque