Rawan Anani, Larmes de Gaza 2023 For the past six months, Gaza has witnessed the most odious and horrific scenes of its history. How does one describe the indescribable? How does one uncover and bring to light injustice, even in its most hidden obscurities? How does one escape from the paralyzing

Twenty-two young people from the Middle East, including Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon, participated in the Abu Dhabi Congress on Human Fraternity from February 4ᵗʰ to 8ᵗʰ, 2024. Jean Jacques Pérennès, OP shared with us his feeling that one of the reasons for the success of this congress was their

If it is true that we are but dwarfs standing on the shoulders of giants, and if we are striving to avoid being reduced to mere gnomes who, immersed in the ground, constantly inhale and swallow the dust left by unfavorable winds, we must consider that the knowledge of our

Nativity celebrations often have a family dimension, and it’s a good thing that they do. For the majority of Idéo’s members, however, the Christmas Octave proved to be a very different interval. Bringing together almost all of its members from various national and continental horizons, the Dominican Institute for Oriental

In early November, with the support of ACN International, brothers Jean Druel, OP and Emmanuel Pisani, OP traveled to Congo, where they animated a session on Islamic studies as part of the Certificate program established by the IDEO in January of this year. Deeply convinced of the need to provide

news 2023 marks the 70ᵗʰ anniversary of IDEO. What better way to celebrate this milestone than by announcing the establishment, on October 1ˢᵗ, of a Chair named after Father Anawati, our Egyptian founder from Alexandria? With the support of the European Union Delegation, this Chair embarks on the ambitious mission

From September 18ᵗʰ to 23ʳᵈ, in Marseille, the Rencontres de la Méditerranée (Mediterranean Encounters) breathed new life into exchanges, sharing, reflection and friendship. Two IDEO members took part in the Scientific Council: Jean Jacques Pérennès, OP who is about to step down as director of the French School for Biblical

Hesham el-Sheikh, Mona Sabry, Emmanuel Pisani, OP On August 31, 2023, within the walls of IDEO, Mr. Hesham el-Sheikh defended his Higher Diploma. An Azhar student and preacher, he completed three years of studies at the Catholic Institute of Paris (ICP). The presiding jury was made up of Mrs. Mona

On the 15ᵗʰ of June, the general assembly of the association Friends of IDEO took place. Much more than a mere administrative formality, it represented the moment where dedication and support for IDEO’s unique mission were reaffirmed. By sharing the achievements of the past year, we have compiled a rich

The question of the relationship with others and their status is one of the most salient criteria for approaching the vitality and openness of a religious tradition. The Qurʾān and Qurʾānic interpretation (tafsīr) offer historical and theological resources for the history of belief, the apprehension of other religions and the