Egypt mosques: Weekly sermon themes set by government

Ishmael · 2014-02-02T18:19:21+00:00

Source: BBC News Mosques across Egypt have witnessed the first Friday sermon on a set theme chosen by the government as part of newly introduced controls on Muslim places of worship.... The Ministry of Religious Endowments is the official Egyptian body which will decide what imams or preachers should tell the millions who attend the weekly prayers, known in Arabic as salat al-jummah... Starting from Friday 31 January, all Egyptian mosques are to abide by the weekly topic posted on the ministry's website... Preachers at state mosques who disobey would face disciplinary action or sacking. Private mosques are threatened with annexation by the ministry if they do not toe the line. Read more: BBC News - Egypt mosques: Weekly sermon themes set by government I guess the 'revolution' has made the full 360 degree turn...

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Start date Feb 2, 2014

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