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Translation, News & Analysis of Contemporary Islamic Thought

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  • Osama Bin Laden: God did not want an Islamic state in Egypt

    News Article, posted: 5.16.2012
    Economic sanctions on an Islamic Egypt would have led to mass hunger, the late Al-Qaeda leader says in a memo recently released by US anti-terrorism center.
  • Egyptian Catholic Church stresses neutrality toward presidential candidates

    News Article, posted: 5.16.2012
    The Catholic Church in Egypt stressed its impartiality toward candidates in the presidential election, saying it respects its followers’ freedom to choose.
  • Egyptian Poll: Moussa still leading race, Shafiq advances, Abouel Fotouh comes in third

    News Article, posted: 5.14.2012
    Former Arab League chief Amr Moussa remains on top of candidates for the presidential election, according to an opinion poll by a prominent think tank.
  • A Revolution in Suspense: An Interview with Tariq Ramadan

    Editorials & Analysis, posted: 5.12.2012
    According to the Islamic intellectual Tariq Ramadan, the revolutions in the Arab world are either unfinished or have not yet reached their goals.
  • Ahead of historic election, tension builds between Brotherhood and Salafis

    News Article, posted: 5.10.2012
    On the eve of Egypt’s anticipated presidential poll, tension is mounting between the Muslim Brotherhood and Salafis.
  • Presidential vote splits Egypt's Salafis

    News Article, posted: 5.10.2012
    The election it has divided Salafis, who number as many as 3 million devotees plus other sympathizers. Their votes could help swing the election.
  • Egyptian Poll: Aboul Fotouh leads presidential field

    News Article, posted: 5.10.2012
    A poll shows that Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh leads the presidential field, although nearly 40 percent said they were undecided.

Country Profiles

In-depth analysis of the role of Islam in various countries.

  • 1325781392islamopediaIraq Nearly a decade after the fall of Saddam Hussein, the future of Iraq depends on finding a balance of power between Shi'a, Sunni and Kurds.
  • 1315334282islamopediaChina Muslims in China have over thirteen centuries of history and currently number in the tens of millions.
  • 1329415464islamopediaEgypt After the spectacular demise of the thirty year Mubarak regime (1981-2011), Egypt has entered a new political era.

Recent Video

  • May 11, 2012: Egypt parliament to discuss Chinese toys that 'humiliate Islam'
  • April 30, 2012: Egyptians protest over Gomaa visit to Al-Aqsa
  • April 21, 2012: Tunisian Lawyer: Death Penalty Possible for TV Station Head
  • April 5, 2012: Tunisia debates religion's role in new constitution

Recent Fatwas

  • 2.28.2012 Secretary of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) deplores the Burning of the Qu’ran
  • 2.26.2012 Iraqi Shi’ite cleric critical of the U.S. over Qur'an burning in Afghanistan
  • 2.26.2012 Iraqi Sunni Muslim Scholars reject President Obama's apology for Qur'an burning
  • 2.25.2012 Shaving beard is not prohibited in Islam, even if it must be avoided
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Islam in Europe and the West

Euro-Islam: News and Analysis on Islam in Europe and North America

Euro-Islam provides up-to-date information, opinion and news on Islam in Europe and North America.

Presidential vote splits Egypt's Salafis (Photo: Al-Masry Al-Youm)

Recent News

  • 5.17.2012 Egypt vote monitors say state hindering their work
  • 5.16.2012 To-date turnout for presidential elections in US is low: Egypt's ambassador
  • 5.16.2012 Early expat vote results could spoil electoral process: UK Egyptians
  • 5.14.2012 Abouel Fotouh says won't keep current military rulers in office if elected
  • 5.14.2012 Moussa leads race and expats in Saudi turn out to vote
  • 5.11.2012 Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide calls for reviving the revolution
More News

Recent Editorials & Analysis

  • 5.17.2012 Egypt’s constitution: Conflicting visions
  • 5.17.2012 Egypt's administrative judiciary dangerously meets politics
  • 5.17.2012 Egypt and Islamic Sharia: A Guide for the Perplexed
  • 5.7.2012 In the Firm Grip of Honour: Sexual Self-determination in Traditional Muslim Families
  • 5.6.2012 United Against Assad: Minorities in Syria
  • 5.4.2012 ''I'm expecting a second revolutionary wave'': Interview with Egyptian presidential candidate Khaled Ali
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