Al-Mashareq

2016-08-29

Saudi scholars restate anti-terrorism fatwas

Efforts are being made to recirculate fatwas issued by the Council of Senior Scholars to counter misconceptions about extremist groups.

Religion

2016-08-17

Saudi Arabia unveils new security measures for upcoming hajj

Pilgrims will be required to wear electronic identification bracelets as part of the new Saudi security measures in place for this year's hajj season.

Religion

2016-08-16

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar calls for Sunni-Shia reconciliation

Sunni and Shia clerics praise Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb's call for Muslim unity, saying it is timely in light of the political sectarianism sweeping the region.

Religion

2016-08-05

Yemenis denounce extremist attacks on shrines

Yemeni clerics condemn the destruction of mosques and shrines by religious radicals, saying these actions have no basis in Islam.

Religion

2016-07-07

Egyptians decry ISIL killing of Coptic priest

The murder of the Rev. Raphael Moussa is an attempt to divide Christians and Muslims and targets Egypt's historic co-existence, clerics say.

Religion

2016-07-01

Syriac fighters prove their mettle in battle against ISIL

Two Syriac military commanders tell Al-Shorfa about their participation in the battle against the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant', and how they dream of an inclusive, democratic Syria.