The sound of religious discord
We need to reach a future in which the religious freedom of Muslims who wish to hear the call to prayer does not infringe upon the peace of mind of non-Muslims and non-practising Muslims.
Read MoreAl-Aqsa: From political battleground to spiritual common ground
For Muslims and Jews to share peacefully and justly the Holy Sanctuary/Temple Mount requires the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Read MoreRamadan: The road to hell is paved with pious intentions
The ban on eating and drinking in public during Ramadan in some Muslim countries is wrong. Piety cannot and must not be imposed by law.
Read MoreSpecial focus: Godless Arabs and Muslims
Here you will find years of coverage of the under-reported issues relating to non-believers of an Arab and Muslim background. Yes, they do exist.
Read MoreReligious freedom from birth in Egypt
Unlike eye colour and skin tone, religion is not hereditary. This reality must be reflected in Egyptian identity documents and personal status laws.
Read MorePolicing the beard in Egypt
In Egypt, beards have gone from indicating piety to symbolising political affiliation. Police neutrality requires officers to remove their facial hair.
Read MoreReligious rites and wrongs in Egypt
The banning of a Jewish festival this year in Egypt is wrong, both from a secular and religious perspective.
Read MoreReligious freedom at stake in Egypt
If you don’t fast during Ramadan in Egypt, lie about it; hide it. Otherwise, you might land in jail.
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