The greatest Muslim geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi: Part II
by A. Peter Dore Apr 13, 2026 – 1:33 pm GMT+3 The “Kitab Rudjdjar” (“Tabula Rogeriana”), an early world map by the Arab geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi (1100–1165), was made in […]
The Spanish government on anti-Islamic racism: We are dealing with a backward minority… and the national team is no exception
Getty Images Sport Apr 02, 2026 What happened in the friendly match against Egypt? Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has strongly condemned the racist incident that occurred during the friendly match between the Spanish and Egyptian national teams, which took place yesterday, Tuesday, at the RCDE Stadium (Espanyol’s ground) in […]
Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, Swiss Explorer and Swiss Muslim convert.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Johann Ludwig Burckhardt Born 24 November 1784Lausanne, Vaud, Old Swiss Confederacy Died 15 October 1817 (aged 32)Cairo, Ottoman Egypt Occupations Traveller, geographer, orientalist Johann Ludwig (also known as John Lewis, Jean Louis) Burckhardt (Arabic: يوهان لودفيك بركهارت; 24 November 1784 – 15 October 1817) was a Swiss traveller, geographer, and Orientalist. Burckhardt assumed the alias Sheikh Ibrahim Ibn […]
‘Placing poison in honey’: Al-Azhar journal publishes Egyptian scholar’s inadvertent testimony to Ahmadiyya scholarship
27th October 2025 alhakam.org Iftekhar Ahmed, Ahmadiyya Archive & Research Centre It strikes me that truth has a curious way of forcing itself upon even those who wish to deny […]
Ethiopia’s dam inauguration raises stakes in regional crisis
Dr. Abdellatif El-Menawy September 17, 2025 The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is once again at the heart of regional politics. Ethiopia last week officially inaugurated the project in a nationally […]
How Egypt’s reliance on Israeli gas could blow up in its face
Taqadum al-Khatib 20 August 2025 10:35 BST | Last update: 2 days 17 mins ago Cairo has effectively placed the keys to Egypt’s industrial output in the hands of a historically adversarial state Fire […]
From Spain to Syria, various artifacts from the Islamic world to be auctioned at Sotheby’s
From Spain to Syria, various artifacts from the Islamic world to be auctioned at Sotheby’s By: Yue Ting Kong 29 Apr, 2025 | Tue | 19:37 AAA https://web.facebook.com/v3.1/plugins/like.php?action=like&app_id=728396050618357&channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df8679bbb13a92a52a%26domain%3Den.thevalue.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fen.thevalue.com%252Ff45f27f1081292da0%26relation%3Dparent.parent&container_width=234&href=https%3A%2F%2Fen.thevalue.com%2Farticles%2Fsothebys-auction-house-london-islamic-and-indian-art-antiquities-sale-spring&layout=button_count&locale=en_US&sdk=joey&share=false&show_faces=false&size=small The rapid […]
How Napoleon’s Egypt campaign sparked a printing revolution in the Arab world
Previous Special 1 / 2 A view of the Bulaq Printing Press in Cairo, which is celebrated by Egypt’s state library, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, as “the main force” in the “historical […]
The Polygamy Debate in Egypt: A Marriage Coach’s Radical Perspective
March 23, 2025 By Enjy Akram In a world where polygamy is often viewed with skepticism and moral alarm, Hafsa Rizki offers a different perspective. For many, the idea of one […]
Cairo plan a good start, but not a final destination
Faisal J. Abbas March 08, 2025 International analysts would be well advised to keep a close eye on what happens in Saudi Arabia over the next few weeks, as it […]
Arab Leaders Unveil Key Aspects of Egypt’s Gaza Reconstruction Plan at Summit
March 4, 2025 News By Palestine Chronicle Staff Arab leaders, led by Egypt, reject the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza and advocate for a $53 billion plan to rebuild the Strip, stressing the importance of Palestinian sovereignty. At the emergency summit in Cairo on Tuesday, Arab leaders expressed their rejection of the […]
The urgent need for Arab unity
Hani Hazaimeh February 27, 2025 As Arab leaders prepare to convene at the emergency Arab League Summit in Cairo next week, the urgency of crafting a unified and strategic response […]
‘Israel is Threat to All Arab Nations’ – Ramzy Baroud Speaks to Egypt’s Al-Dostour
February 17, 2025 Articles, Features By Palestine Chronicle Staff In a wide-ranging interview with Egypt’s Al-Dostour newspaper, Ramzy Baroud asserts that “the Arabs have an opportunity to correct a historical mistake” and […]
A new Middle East reality: How Jordan became central player in Gaza’s future
Feb 17,2025 – JORDAN TIMES / Amer Al Sabaileh With the conclusion of the first meeting between President Donald Trump and His Majesty King Abdullah, Jordan finds itself facing a […]
Aga Khan IV laid to rest in Aswan, Egypt
Egypt · 9 February 2025 · 2 min Funeral procession, including Prince Rahim Aga Khan V and his family, Aswan, Egypt, 9 February 2025. Akbar Hakim / IPL Prince Rahim Aga Khan V and his family accompanied by the Governor of Aswan, transferring the casket of the late Prince Karim Aga Khan IV across the River Nile, […]
Egypt’s El-Sisi, Jordan king stress ‘unity’ of positions on Gaza: Egypt presidency
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II. (File/AFP) Updated 3 min 2 sec ago AFP February 12, 2025 CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah […]
Live: Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to resume ceasefire talks
Live Lebanese president insists Israel must completely withdraw from country by ceasefire deadline of 18 February Key Points Gaza death toll reaches 48,222 Egypt and Qatar intensify efforts to save […]
His Highness the Aga Khan IV to be buried Sunday in Egypt
The burial will be preceded by a funeral ceremony on Saturday at Ismaili Centre in Lisbon. by FELIX KIPKEMOI News 07 February 2025 – In Summary The late Prince Karim Al-Hussaini […]
Gaza, the West Bank, and the possibility of forced migration
Feb 02,2025 – JORDAN TIMES . Amer Al Sabaileh The recent remarks by US President Donald Trump suggesting the displacement of Gaza’s residents to Egypt and Jordan as a “practical solution” for Gaza’s reconstruction carries significant risks. This proposal not only overlooks the fundamental complexities of the issue, from the […]
El-Sisi says Egypt ‘cannot take part’ in forced displacement of Gazans
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said Wednesday that the forced displacement of Gazans is an “injustice that we cannot take part in.” (File/AFP)Next Updated 2 min 4 sec ago AFP […]