Egypt, Saudi Arabia coordinate on regional crises ahead of first Supreme Council meeting    FRA launches first register for tech-based risk assessment firms in non-banking finance    Egypt's Health Ministry, Philips to study local manufacturing of CT scan machines    African World Heritage Fund registers four new sites as Egypt hosts board meetings    Maduro faces New York court as world leaders demand explanation and Trump threatens strikes    Egypt identifies 80 measures to overhaul startup environment and boost investment    Turkish firm Eroglu Moda Tekstil to invest $5.6m in Egypt garment factory    EGX closes in red area on 5 Jan    Gold rises on Monday    Oil falls on Monday    Al-Sisi pledges full support for UN desertification chief in Cairo meeting    Al-Sisi highlights Egypt's sporting readiness during 2026 World Cup trophy tour    Egypt opens Braille-accessible library in Cairo under presidential directive    Abdelatty urges calm in Yemen in high-level calls with Turkey, Pakistan, Gulf states    Madbouly highlights "love and closeness" between Egyptians during Christmas visit    Egypt confirms safety of citizens in Venezuela after US strikes, capture of Maduro    From Niche to National Asset: Inside the Egyptian Golf Federation's Institutional Rebirth    5th-century BC industrial hub, Roman burials discovered in Egypt's West Delta    Egyptian-Italian team uncovers ancient workshops, Roman cemetery in Western Nile Delta    Egypt, Viatris sign MoU to expand presidential mental health initiative    Egypt's PM reviews rollout of second phase of universal health insurance scheme    Egypt sends medical convoy, supplies to Sudan to support healthcare sector    Egypt sends 15th urgent aid convoy to Gaza in cooperation with Catholic Relief Services    Al-Sisi: Egypt seeks binding Nile agreement with Ethiopia    Egyptian-built dam in Tanzania is model for Nile cooperation, says Foreign Minister    Al-Sisi affirms support for Sudan's sovereignty and calls for accountability over conflict crimes    Egypt flags red lines, urges Sudan unity, civilian protection    Egyptian Golf Federation appoints Stuart Clayton as technical director    4th Egyptian Women Summit kicks off with focus on STEM, AI    UNESCO adds Egyptian Koshari to intangible cultural heritage list    Egypt recovers two ancient artefacts from Belgium    Egypt warns of erratic Ethiopian dam operations after sharp swings in Blue Nile flows    Sisi expands national support fund to include diplomats who died on duty    Egypt's PM reviews efforts to remove Nile River encroachments    Egypt resolves dispute between top African sports bodies ahead of 2027 African Games    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Al-Nour Party seeks support of Salafi figures in parliamentary elections
We are concerned about liberals and former NDP members taking over the next parliament, says Borhami By Mahmoud El-Sayed
Daily News Egypt Published in Daily News Egypt on 07 - 11 - 2015

Sheikhs of the Salafi Call began to contact and address Salafist figures, including Abu Ishaq Al-Heweny, Mohamed Hassaan, Mohamed Hassanein Yacoub, and Mostafa Al-Adawy, to support the party in the second phase of parliamentary elections.
The party said it aims to make up for its loss in the first phase, where it only won eight seats.
Deputy leader of the Salafi Call, Yasser Borhami, said many Islamist figures and Sheikhs of the Salafi current have failed to support the Al-Nour Party during the first phase. He added that the party addressed famous Salafi figures seeking their support during the second phase in governorates of Cairo, Kafr El-Sheikh, Daqahleya, and the Delta.
He further noted that the Salafi Call is concerned about liberal and former members of the National Democratic Party (NDP) taking over the next parliament. However, he said most figures of the Islamist current prefer to stay away from politics for the current period.
Borhami said all members of the Salfi Call and the Al-Nour Party respect their position, but still hope for their support.
"We spoke to many leaders, who said they are against the concept of elections; however, members of the Salafi Call believe we should deal with reality for the benefit of the country," he added.
Shaaban Abdel Aliem, Assistant Secretary General of the Al-Nour Party, said the party is reaching out to everyone, noting that Salafist figures failed the party during the first phase. Abdel Aliem blamed the Salafist loss on lack of support from Salafist figures.
He added that the party is still in contact with moderates of the Salafist current, seeking their support in the second phase, noting that some figures have control over provinces of Cairo and East Delta.

Clic here to read the story from its source.