An influential Egyptian qadi, intellectual, and author known for his controversial views on Islamic governance.
Former Egyptian minister of religious endowments and shaykh of al-Azhar, known for his criticism of Islamic extremists. Assassinated by Takfir wa'l-Hijrah in 1977.
A historically significant Egyptian village known for the 1906 incident that became a symbol of Egyptian nationalism.
Explore the historical and religious significance of Egypt (Miṣr) in Islam, its mentions in the Qur'an, and its connection to key Islamic figures.
Founder of the Tulunid dynasty in Egypt, responsible for administrative, agrarian, and cultural advancements.
History and influence of Islam in Egypt with significant movements and figures over the modern period.
A radical Islamic group based in Cairo, known for the abduction and assassination of Shaykh Muhammad Husayn al-Dhahabi in 1977.
Shaykh Abd al-Hamid Kishk, a prominent Egyptian preacher known for his dissent against governmental policies and emphasis on personal piety.
The Labor Party of Egypt was the only legal Islamist party in Egypt and from 1987 became the leading opposition party, aiming to end one-party rule and chronic corruption.
Egyptian Islamic leader who reasserted al-Azhar’s independence and promoted Sufism based on the Quran and Sunnah.
Macedonian Ottoman dynasty that ruled Egypt from 1805 to 1952, contributing to significant modernization efforts and later falling under British influence before being overthrown.
A historical and political overview of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, a pivotal Islamist organization founded in 1928 by Hasan al-Banna.
Egyptian feminist, Islamic modernist reformer, and writer who advocated for women's rights and reforms in Islamic legal and social practices.
A significant area within the Mosque of the Prophet in Medina, associated with gardens of paradise in hadith literature, as well as an island in the Nile with historical military and residential significance.
Egyptian feminist leader known for her advocacy of women's rights and her involvement in the Egyptian independence movement.
An Egyptian colonel and national hero who played a significant role in the struggle for independence from Britain
An Egyptian university established in 1872 to train teachers of modern subjects, blending religious and secular education.
A prominent Egyptian architect, teacher, and reformer known for advocating indigenous building techniques over modern architecture in Egypt.
Explore the term 'Miṣr' (مصر), its etymology, historical and cultural context, and its significance within Islamic history. Understand the role of Miṣr in the development of Islamic civilization.
Misr holds a dual significance in Islamic history, denoting both early frontier settlements established by Muslim warriors in conquered lands and the country of Egypt, with contemporary colloquial reference primarily to Cairo.
Moroccan-born Sufi founder of the Ahmadi Sufi order, influential in Egypt and known for miracles and anti-Crusader efforts.
The Tulunids were a dynasty that ruled Egypt from 868 to 905, founded by Ahmad ibn Tulun.
Explore the character of Potiphar in Islamic tradition, known as Qit̤fīr in Arabic, his role as the treasurer of Egypt during Joseph's time, and his relationship with Zulaikha.
Al-Fustat, also known as Old Cairo, was the first capital established by the conquering Arab armies in Egypt. Built in 643 CE, it eventually evolved into a vibrant commercial, economic, and cultural center.
Egyptian Islamic intellectual, advocate of moderate Islamic reform.
Understand the term 'Majnūn' in an Islamic context. Explore its etymology, cultural implications, and how it is perceived especially within Egyptian society.
Egyptian historiographer known for documenting the fall of the Mamluk regime, the French Occupation, and Muhammad Ali's reforms.
Cairo (Arabic: al-Qāhirah; Turkish: Kahire), the capital of Egypt, is the largest city in Africa and a major cultural, religious, and political center.
Amr ibn al-As (d. ca. 663) - Conqueror and governor of Egypt who played a pivotal role in the early Islamic expansion and administration.
