Latest in Tag: Al-Azhar Highlight
Latest in Tag: Al-Azhar
Renowned Saudi Sheik to give speech at Amr Ebn El-Aas Mosque
Saudi Islamic preacher invited by Al-Azhar to speech at Cairo mosque
Sukuk draft law released
The sovereign sukuk law released by the government is intended to organise the financing of the government, state budget, national projects and public institutions.
Salafi preacher rebuts controversial statements
Borhami denies insulting Al-Azhar
Al-Azhar responds to Borhami accusations
Al-Azhar representatives deny Borhami’s implications that they engaged in a deal to preserve a supreme stance in the constitution
Salafi preacher applauds freedom restrictions in the constitution
Borhami states the new constitution includes “full unprecedented restrictions”
Muslim Brotherhood uses Al-Azhar for funeral prayers
“All the martyrs are Muslim Brotherhood members”
The 85 people deciding the fate of Egypt
Who are the 85 Constituent Assembly members who voted on the draft constitution?
Grand imam plans end to polarisation
Methodology unclear
Religious groups react to referendum announcement
The draft constitution garners mixed responses
Down with Shari’a in the constitution
With every semblance of what is commonly referred to as “the civil forces” (the church representatives, the secular parties and members) withdrawn from it, the Egyptian Constituent Assembly’s fate seems more precarious than ever. While many speculate about its fate and the fate of the constitution it is supposed to present to the public soon, …
Ministry of Education and Al-Azhar to discuss education reform
Reforms to be implemented next academic year
Egyptian constitution draft released
Daily News Egypt provides an analysis to the released constitutional draft
President…but not yet for all Egyptians
It would be a mistake for the presidency and its allies to consider that all the country is neatly divided into people who love the president and those who hate him.
Azhar says no punitive action against Mufti despite refusal of normalization
By Heba Hesham CAIRO: Members of the Islamic Research Center (IRC) decided Thursday not to take any punitive measures against the Grand Mufti after listening to his explanation regarding a recent visit to Jerusalem. However, the IRC said they remain committed to their rejection of any visit to Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque under the Israeli …
Azhar withdraws from constitution panel
By AFP CAIRO: Al-Azhar, Sunni Islam’s highest authority, said on Thursday it was withdrawing from a disputed panel dominated by the Muslim Brotherhood to draft a new constitution, following the example of liberals. Al-Azhar said in a statement that it was under-represented in the constituent assembly which the Islamist-majority parliament appointed to draft the new …
Scholars call for inclusion of all beliefs in Azhar document as others slam it
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: While experts hailed an Al-Azhar document issued last month, labeling it a step toward restoring the Islamic institution’s status, they expressed some reservations during a press conference Wednesday. Scholars said the document should include rights of atheists and beliefs other than Christianity and Judaism, while others criticized the document for stripping Egypt …
Cabinet, political powers hail Azhar’s call for democratic state
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: Egypt’s Cabinet and different political powers hailed an Al-Azhar document calling for a “modern, democratic” and secular state in Egypt. Deputy Prime Minister Yehia El-Gamal commended the document in the Cabinet’s 16th meeting on Wednesday, describing it as one of the most important charters issued to date. Members of the Cabinet and …
Muslim body urges ‘modern’ secular Egypt
By AFP CAIRO: Egypt’s Al-Azhar, Sunni Islam’s top center of religious learning, called on Monday for a “modern, democratic” and secular state in Egypt where places of worship are protected. The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed Al-Tayeb, in a news conference broadcast live, revealed a document formulated by Al-Azhar and Egyptian intellectuals that aims to …
Azhar-Church initiative holds guidance sessions for Copts wishing to convert
By Essam Fadl CAIRO: An Azhar-led initiative to combat sectarian strife decided on Sunday to reinitiate the guidance sessions held for Copts wishing to convert to Islam which are to be held at Al-Azhar and attended by a Coptic clergyman and a family member of the person wishing to convert. These sessions were prohibited by the …
Al-Azhar says grand sheikh should be elected not state appointed
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: Al-Azhar said Wednesday that its Grand Sheikh should be elected not appointed by the state, insisting that its independence wasn’t compromised during the revolution that toppled the president. At a press conference, Al-Azhar’s Grand Sheikh Ahmed El-Tayeb said this prestigious religious institution didn’t butter up the ousted regime. “Al-Azhar is a …
Suicide is against Islam: Al-Azhar
By AFP CAIRO: Egypt’s Al-Azhar, the most prestigious centre of religious learning in the Sunni Muslim world, said on Tuesday that Islam bans suicide for any reason. “Sharia law states that Islam categorically forbids suicide for any reason and does not accept the separation of souls from bodies as an expression of stress, anger or …
UNICEF and Al-Azhar University present new manualdesigned to underscore importance of children in Islam
Children are a gift from Allah Almighty; they are a trust in our custody