Tag Archives: Egypt

Dear Future President, what does Sharia mean to you?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by nervana111

When Egyptians went to the poll and voted for various Islamist parties in the recent parliamentary election, they were not after a fast-track ticket to heaven, but a genuine desire to fight corruption, decadence and nepotism that had been plaguing … Continue reading →

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Ottomans Versus Mamluks: New Episode Same Playground

Posted on July 5, 2011 by nervana111

On 23rd of January 1517, the Ottomans defeated the Mamluks army, entered the city of Cairo and hanged their leader Tuman bey from its southern gate “ bab Zuwaila”.  This victory had a profound impact on the entire Middle East … Continue reading →

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