by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 30, 2009 | Business, Interviews
As Muslims, we are ordered to be optimistic. In the authentic Hadith [Prophetic traditions] on the authority of Anas, may God be pleased with him, the Prophet, may peace be upon him, said “There is no infection and there are no bad omens, but I like optimism…...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 29, 2009 | Features, Interviews
Brussels, Asharq Al-Awsat- In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al Awsat in his office at NATO’s headquarters, NATO Secretary General: Anders Fogh Rasmussen expressed a desire to strengthen NATO’s relations with Muslim countries, focusing on the need for more...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 29, 2009 | Features, Interviews
London, Asharq Al-Awsat – The visit of the Arab League Secretary General, Amr Musa to London lasted just over 24 hours, a great part of which he spent communicating with Arab communities and organizations in Britain. He met with representatives of British Arab...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 29, 2009 | Interviews, Lifestyle & Culture
Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat- In my opinion, the Israelite Exodus from Egypt will remain a point of controversy amongst scientists and researchers until the Day of Judgment or until new archaeological evidence is unearthed that is able to settle this issue. However in light...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 28, 2009 | Interviews, Middle East
Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat-Sheikh Saleh al-Luhaydan, member of the Senior Ulema Council, recently sparked controversy when he rejected the existence of the 2009-H1N1 Influenza [swine flu] epidemic in a lecture about the “jurisprudence of the patient”. Sheikh...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 28, 2009 | Interviews, Middle East
Brussels, Asharq Al-Awsat- Asked by Asharq al-Awsat if he felt optimistic about the possible achievement of progress in the Middle East peace process, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said “I have been optimistic for three years interspersed with periods...
