Islamic thought

Assassination of intellectual renewal in Islam

The issue of freedom of opinion and expression is a human right that is immutable, safeguarded and affirmed through the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad as he laid the foundations of the only state he established in Medina and ruled for ten years. The Rightly Guided Caliphs were at

Thursday 08-09-2022 02:51 AM

Al-Bawaba … Our big home

There is something in this country that makes life worth living. Perhaps it is my mother's prayers, my father's bones in its soil, my family, or the big house. Al-Bawaba … Yes, this dream that has occupied my mind for thirty years or more now. When I faced the forces of darkness disguised in a religious

Tuesday 06-09-2022 09:45 PM

‘Black Box’ and the Years of Confrontation (Part 4): Headlines against oblivion in Abdelrehim Aly’s library

In the previous episode, we briefly reviewed some of the titles of books that were issued by journalist and expert in the affairs of Islamist groups Abdelrehim Aly, which were revealing shots in the dark night of what is being plotted against the Egyptian state by terrorist groups. In fact, I am surprised

Tuesday 05-07-2022 08:42 PM

Freedom of opinion and expression in Islam (14)

True Islam advocates freedom of opinion and expression without limits. It grants people the right to choose based on their free will, without coercion. 12 achievements by the School of Renewal and Ijtihad in Islamic Thought Most notably: the necessity of separating state from religion, calling for

Tuesday 05-07-2022 06:16 PM

Freedom of opinion and expression in Islam (Part 13)

In the previous part, we talked about the contemporary voices of renewal and their devotion to the belief in freedom of opinion and expression. 5- Gamal Al-Banna In his book “Freedom of Opinion in Islam”, Gamal Al-Banna says that belief and disbelief are a personal issue and not among the issues of

Tuesday 05-07-2022 06:08 PM

Freedom of opinion and expression in Islam: Abdel Rahim Ali (12)

A debate between Dr. Ahmed al-Tayyeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Mosque, and Dr. Mohamed Othman Elkhosht, President of Cairo University, has stirred a wide controversy as the Grand Imam’s replies indicated that renewing the religious discourse in Egypt is only preserved to the Al-Azhar Institution.

Tuesday 05-07-2022 06:04 PM

Freedom of opinion and expression in Islam: Abdel Rahim Ali (11)

A debate between Dr. Ahmed al-Tayyeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Mosque, and Dr. Mohamed Othman Elkhosht, President of Cairo University, has stirred a wide controversy as the Grand Imam’s replies indicated that renewing the religious discourse in Egypt is only preserved to the Al-Azhar Institution.

Tuesday 05-07-2022 06:01 PM

Freedom of opinion and expression in Islam (10)

Islamic conquests had never been against freedom of expression, but came to penalize those betraying their countries God Almighty sent down heavenly books with religions. He did not send down a sword or angels that order people to follow any of these religions. Prophet Muhammad {PBUH} spent ten days

Tuesday 05-07-2022 05:57 PM

Refaat El-Saeed writes: Ali confronts wrong ideas in Islamic thought

professor Abdul Rahim Ali continues his giving in confronting the wrong ideas and suspicions that some people seek to plant into the field of Islamic thought.

Monday 27-06-2022 09:29 PM