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Double Standards: From Baghdad to Tehran to Tel Aviv Justice, when it becomes selective, loses both its meaning and its worth. I was raised in an environment that taught justice as the foundation of life—without it, no civilization can endure. As a child, I read Plato’s words: “Justice is giving …

Trump vs. Musk: Clash of the Titans By: Dr. Hossam Badrawi In one of the most controversial confrontations on the American stage, relations between current U.S. President Donald Trump and global tech pioneer Elon Musk are escalating to unprecedented levels. From trading criticisms to direct threats, the clash between high …

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Willpower at Forty Defies the Laws of Time By: Dr. Hossam Badrawi In a thrilling final of the European Championship between Portugal and Spain, at a moment seemingly written for the history books, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the equalizing goal for his country… at the age of forty. It …

In a time when politics intersects with religion, and the roles within religious and constitutional institutions are being reshaped, there is an urgent need to reaffirm the constitutional principles endorsed by the Egyptian people in the aftermath of their revolution. The preamble to the Egyptian Constitution of 2014 states that …

Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour… A Medal on the Chest of Friendship and the Nation By: Hossam Badrawi I had the honor of attending a reception hosted by the French Ambassador to Egypt and his wife, during which my friend, Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour, was awarded the rank of Commander in …

I read an article by writer Wagih El-Giayar in Al-Guardian Al-Masrya newspaper, reporting news about an upcoming decision at the level of the Prime Minister — during his meeting with the Minister of Religious Endowments — that the government intends to survey all Egyptian endowments in preparation for selling them. …

What Does the Egyptian Constitution Say? Article 2: “Islam is the religion of the state, Arabic is its official language, and the principles of Islamic Sharia are the main source of legislation.”1 Article 3: “The principles of the laws of Egyptians of Christians and Jews are the main source of …

Between Freedom, Order, and Creativity: The Paradox of Modern Education By: Dr. Hossam Badrawi Do we raise our children on contradictions without realizing it? Do we encourage them to think freely, then reward those who obey without question? What occupies my mind are the contradictions we unknowingly plant in the …

I follow with deep concern the discussions in Parliament about the new draft law regulating fatwas (religious edicts). Before it is issued, I feel the need to express my opinion—before doing so becomes, under the new law, something punishable by law. Many of our intellectual, religious, and social conflicts do …

Hossam Badrawi, a prominent physician and politician and former head of the OB/GYN department in Cairo University’s Medical School, reflects on how the hidden world inside us shapes our health, identity, and being. Within the hushed corridors of the human gut, life thrives unseen. It is a vibrant, essential life …

Dr. Hossam Badrawi Writes: The Power of Logic and the Logic of Power In a world dominated by the struggle between reason and self-interest, between justice and domination, the concept of the “Power of Logic” emerges as a tool of wisdom and persuasion, while the “Logic of Power” imposes itself …

Salah Diab, Myself, and the Balance of the Universe By Hossam Badrawi I read a beautiful article by my friend Salah Diab reflecting on how the universe functions—not on a macro level like the sun, moon, or the passing of days and seasons, but on the performance of small, seemingly …

Pope “Leo” and a Message of Hope for Humanity By: Hossam Badrawi In a time when voices calling for harmony have become rare, Pope Francis stood reaching out to the “other,” apologizing for the mistakes of the past and seeking a shared human ground among religions. His voice was the …

In an era where science is accelerating and technology has advanced to reveal to us the secrets of the cell and the galaxy, the question of the place of faith becomes pressing. Is there still room for faith in a world governed by numbers and equations? Is faith the opposite …

I received a post from a friend about the research of Dr. Saeed Suleiman on wheat cultivation, and I turned to AI with the question: “Is there any scientific reference for the research of Dr. Saeed Suleiman, Professor of Genetics at the Faculty of Agriculture, regarding wheat cultivation and increasing …

The story goes: a man and his wife owned a goose that laid a golden egg each day. Foolishly, they assumed the goose must contain a great deal of gold inside, and driven by human greed, they decided to slaughter it to claim all the gold at once. But when …

Habituation, Passion, and Wonder By: Hossam Badrawi “You must step outside the frame of routine and overcome habituation to regain wonder. It is a positive act of will.” ———————————————- I pondered the relationship between habituation, the absence of wonder, and the withdrawal of passion in human relationships, and I found …

The Giving That Enriches the Soul By: Hossam Badrawi “Rivers do not drink their own water, trees do not eat their own fruit, the sun does not shine for itself, and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves” — With these words, Pope Francis begins his beautiful reflection on …

The Culture of Noise: A Louder Voice, a Lost Meaning By: Hossam Badrawi When a human utters a single letter, no meaning appears. But once that letter meets another, language begins to emerge, meanings are born, and civilization is built. So, where did language begin? And how did the air …

A Eulogy for the Passing of Pope Francis By Hossam Badrawi I am a Muslim, a researcher in the relationship between religions and science, and a firm believer in the importance of using reason in a time when the voices of fanaticism and isolationism are growing louder. Since the dawn …