Commentary
Muhammad Faour
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In The Media
Education is Key to Avoiding Religious Tension in Egypt
Unless Cairo acts to promote tolerance and understanding of various religious identities to truly build a democratic, pluralistic society, sectarian conflict will continue to plague Egypt.
Published on Jan 17, 2012
Source: National
A fundamental step in the right direction is the recent assertion of "basic freedoms" unveiled by Al Azhar, the highly respected religious authority among Sunni Muslims the world over.
About the Author
Muhammad Faour
Former Senior Associate , Middle East Center
Faour was a senior associate at the Carnegie Middle East Center, where his research focused on education reform in Arab countries with an emphasis on citizenship education.
- Islam in Syrian Textbooks: Monolithic and Nonpluralistic
- A Review of Citizenship Education in Arab NationsPaper
Muhammad Faour
Recent Work
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