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Palestinian Hamas militants hold weapons during a rally in support with Palestinian prisoners jailed in Israeli prisons on April 18, 2013. (AFP)
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Free Syrian Army fighters get prepared ahead of an infiltration operation in Aleppo’s neighbourhood of Salaheddine. (R)
More Syrian Rockets Hit Lebanon
Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—Security officials in Lebanon say two Syrian rockets have struck Lebanese territories, causing what they described as “material damage.” According to local reports, one of the rockets hit a house under construction in the town of Hermel near...Caption:
Hassan al-Banna. (AAA file photo)
Opinion: Why Did the Masses Embrace Banna’s Message?
In every era, intellectual trends and political factions naturally come into conflict with one another. The Arab world’s political landscape, rife with its conflicting ideas, visions, and interests, is no different. Examining the history and nature of these...Caption:
Salafists in Tunisia wave black flags reading “There’s no God but God and Mohammed is his prophet” during a demonstration. AFP PHOTO / SALAH HABIBI
Saudi Arabia: Secular or Political Salafism?
Among the various ideological interpretations of Islamic religious texts, there has always been one reading that offers a vision similar to that of modern secularism. That reading corresponds with the modern secular view of religion and the state—the relationship...Caption:
An Egyptian protester shouts slogans after placing a Syrian opposition flag on the gate of the Iranian ambassador’s residence in Cairo on April 5, 2013 during a demonstration organized by Salafists to protest against Iranian tourists visiting Egypt and any political and diplomatic relations between Iran and Egypt. (AFP)