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Osama Bin Laden: God did not want an Islamic state in Egypt
News Article, posted: 5.16.2012Economic 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: 5.16.2012The 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: 5.14.2012Former 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: 5.12.2012According 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: 5.10.2012On 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: 5.10.2012The 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: 5.10.2012A 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.
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Iraq 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.
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China Muslims in China have over thirteen centuries of history and currently number in the tens of millions.
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Egypt After the spectacular demise of the thirty year Mubarak regime (1981-2011), Egypt has entered a new political era.
Recent Video
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May 11, 2012: Egypt parliament to discuss Chinese toys that 'humiliate Islam'
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April 30, 2012: Egyptians protest over Gomaa visit to Al-Aqsa
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April 21, 2012: Tunisian Lawyer: Death Penalty Possible for TV Station Head
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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
Islam in Europe and the West
Euro-Islam provides up-to-date information, opinion and news on Islam in Europe and North America.
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
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