Latest in Tag: Al-Azhar Highlight
Latest in Tag: Al-Azhar
Egypt’s ITI completes training of 1,000 Al-Azhar students
President of the ITI Heba Saleh said that the training programmes for Al-Azhar University students focused on linking technological skills for future careers in ICT sciences and self-employment skills.
Al-Azhar, Ministry of Environment launch ‘Our climate our life’ initiative
Initiative will rely on social media campaigns, awareness convoys
Al-Azhar condemns ‘Faten Amal Harby’ series, warns of marginalising Sunnah
Series sparks controversy due to its rejection of Personal Status Law
Al-Azhar urges world to double humanitarian aid to Ukraine
“We are witnessing the horror of Ukrainians leaving their homes in search of safety; It is a true test of our humanity,” Al-Tayeb said in a tweet.
Egypt’s top Islamic authority Al-Azhar approves law toughening FGM penalties
Penalty for FGM increased up to 20-year imprisonment, instead of 7 years
Top Islamic authority Al Azhar condemns Boko Haram attack in Nigeria
At least 70 people working in rice farms were killed by militants
Al-Azhar condemns attack on 2 Muslim women in Paris
In a statement, Al-Azhar expressed full solidarity with the two women and their families.
Al Azhar condemns Macron’s proposed law to fight ‘Islamist separatism’
In a statement on Friday, President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will later this year unveil a proposed law to fight “Islamist separatism”. The move has been strongly condemned by the Sunni institution, Al-Azhar, which has accused Western officials of consistently alluding to the term Islamic terrorism.
Al-Azhar praises withdrawal of Egypt Dar Al-Ifta’s controversial draft law
Parliament Speaker referred draft law to religious affairs committee for study
Al-Azhar announces 99.1% success rate in its schools
Oral exams cannot be cancelled, as they form integral part of student evaluation, says Abbas
Summit Technology to install security surveillance cameras at Al-Azhar
Latest types of IP Video Surveillance system to be used
Al-Azhar expresses concern over attacks on Muslims in India
At least 40 Muslims were killed, hundreds wounded in Hindu attacks
Al-Azhar mourns Islamic scholar Mohamed Emarah
Meanwhile, Al-Azhar’s Islamic Research Academy also mourned Emarah, saying that he contributed to the service of Islamand Muslims.
Scholars divisions arouse disappointments over renewal of religious discourse
As for the renewal process, he suggested that this matter is an issue that deserves much reflection and analysis, believing that it is all about diligence, and the protection of people from extremism.
Al-Azhar to hold international conference on religious discourse renewal
The main themes of the conference are innovation, mechanisms to dismantle misconceptions, women and family issues, and the role of international, religious and academic institutions in renewing Islamic thought.
Egyptians celebrate Mouled Al-Hussein
The mosque was built in 1154 during the Fatimid Caliphate. It is believed that Al-Hussein’s head was buried in the mosque.
Al-Azhar to hold conference on religious discourse renewal in January 2020
The conference will help achieve the institution’s message in demonstrating the tolerance of Islam and renouncing extremism, says Al-Tayyeb
Moderate religious discourse is way of combating extremism: Al-Sisi
Speech given in celebration of Laylat Al-Qadr, considered the holiest night of year for Muslims
Al-Azhar condemns Kabul’s mosque attack
Explosion hit during time when dozens of men had gathered for prayers
Al-Azhar, Endowments Ministry hold Islamic forum to promote tolerance
Similar forums launched at 1,000 mosques with participation of clerics, scholars
Al-Azhar condemns racist chants against Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah
The leading Sunni institution Al-Azhar has condemned reported racist chants by the British Chelsea fans against Liverpool’s Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah. The institution’s observatory for countering extremism said in a statement on Friday that the “racial excesses are a dangerous indicator, demonstrating that extremist practices do not stop at the level of hatred of Muslims …
Hate speech is entering mainstream: Guterres during meeting with Al-Azhar Grand Imam
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed solidarity with Muslims of the world during a visit to Cairo, during his meeting with Egypt’s top Muslim cleric and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed Al-Tayeb, in Cairo. “As secretary-general of the UN, and as a man of faith, I have come to express my respect for …
Fatwa Law: regulation or restricting freedom of expression?
‘Bill aims to regulate public fatwas, fight extremist, radical ideologies,’ says Hamroush
General Prosecutor orders investigation on “raping Al-Azhar student” rumours
Al-Azhar denied incident, accusing suspicious social media pages of promoting gossip
Egypt introduces ‘Mawadda’ initiative to fight high divorce rates
Initiative expected to start with trial phase in Cairo, Alexandria, Port Said until July
Op-ed review: Al-Azhar’s female student, Media’s sanction regulations
In Wednesday’s newspaper issues, several columnists praised Al-Azhar’s Grand Imam Ahmed Al-Tayeb’s interference to overturn a decision of expelling a female student over a hug, while others continued to comment on the sanction regulations of the Supreme Media Council. Some writers also reported on US President Donald Trump’s recent threats to Turkey over Syria’s Kurds. …
Niqab Ban: impartial demand for national security or discriminatory act?
Whoever opposes ban, will pay fine not less than EGP1,000, could increase if repeated
Al-Azhar condemns Israel’s increasing settlements
Religious institution described it as ‘continuation of Zionist occupation’
Al-Azhar, Dar Al-Ifta reject Sibsi decision to achieve gender equality in inheritance
“The subject of equality in inheritance is settled and must become law”
Grand Imam Al-Tayeb stresses necessity of Islamic world unity
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed Al-Tayeb asserted the necessity of the Islamic world’s unity, “to remove all the obstacles and thorns that are sown from east and west,” in his speech during the opening session of the high-level consultative meeting of global Islamic scholars to discuss moderate Islamic thought. Al-Tayeb appealed to the Islamic world …