Muslim–Coptic unity

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Muslim–Coptic unity is the ideal of national solidarity and cooperation between Egypt’s Muslim majority and Coptic Christian minority, especially associated with their joint struggle against British colonial rule.

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Muslim–Coptic unity canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf interfaith solidarity
national unity movement
political ideal
aimsAt cooperation between religious communities
national solidarity
associatedWith British occupation of Egypt NERFINISHED
Egyptian nationalism
anti-colonial struggle in Egypt
continuesToInfluence contemporary Egyptian debates on sectarianism
state rhetoric about national unity in Egypt
country Egypt
goal overcoming sectarian tensions
strengthening national independence
hasAspect political cooperation
religious coexistence
social cohesion
hasTheme anti-imperialism
religious tolerance
unity between majority and minority communities
historicalContext early 20th century Egypt
late 19th century Egypt
influenced Egyptian political discourse on citizenship
influencedBy modern Egyptian nationalism
involvesCommunity Coptic Christians in Egypt
Muslims in Egypt
involvesReligion Coptic Christianity NERFINISHED
Islam NERFINISHED
language Arabic
notablePeriod 1919 Egyptian Revolution NERFINISHED
opposes British colonial rule in Egypt
sectarian division
promotes equality of Muslims and Copts as citizens
shared Egyptian national identity
region Middle East
North Africa
relatedTo Egyptian Revolution of 1919 slogans and demonstrations
Egyptian independence movement NERFINISHED
Wafd Party NERFINISHED
slogan Religion is for God and the homeland is for all
symbolizedBy Muslim crescent and Coptic cross together

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