Latest in Tag: Al-Azhar Highlight
Latest in Tag: Al-Azhar
Panel discussion to form National Council for Justice and Equality
Representatives from the Church, Al-Azhar, political parties and civil society meet to form National Council for Justice and Equality
Seif pharmacies, racism and bringing down the Ikhwan
On Wednesday, Egyptian activists were in a frenzy. One of the most well-known pharmaceutical chains in Egypt, Seif Pharmacies, was in deep water after one of their appointed pharmacists refused to take money from a Nubian Egyptian for “being black”. Unfortunately for him, it was outspoken Nubian film director, Nada Zatouna. She went online and …
Shubra march postponed due to Brotherhood demonstration
The decision to postpone the march was to avoid clashes with the Brotherhood
Armed Forces provide new equipment for Al-Azhar student accommodation
Military claims provision is not directly related to food poisoning incident, insisting on only helping a ‘highly respected institution’
Dormitory workers protest for their colleagues
Workers at the students’ dormitories at Cairo University protest against the imprisonment for their colleagues
An Al-Azhar student faces investigation for being Shi’a
Female student asked to display how she prays to prove she is not Shi’a
State to investigate cathedral violence amidst public outcry
Coptic pope calls for calm and says the church is awaiting the outcome of investigations
Demonstrations in several governorates in support of Al-Azhar
Sufi groups, political parties, and revolutionary groups demonstrated in Cairo, Luxor Mansoura and Qena
In Pictures: Demonstrations in support of Al Azhar Grand Imam
Hundreds marched to the Al Azhar’s Grand Imam’s office to demonstrate their support and protest what they call the “Brotherhoodisation” of the Al Azhar Institution
Al-Dostour backs Grand Imam
Party claims Muslim Brotherhood is trying to oust Grand Imam Ahmed Al-Tayeb
A polarised media: Religious satellite TV channels
In a deeply polarised media climate, Egyptians must choose between secular or religious satellite TV channels. Religious channels are a widely used source of information for social and personal issues, but have also been accused of broadcasting political agendas, inciting sectarianism, and spreading hate speech. The Daily News Egypt explores the topic of religious TV channels, and speaks to people on both sides of the debate.
Al-Nour: Al-Azhar will send redrafted version of sukuk law to Shura Council
Salafi party expresses confidence that new version of law will address needs and concerns of all political groups
Al-Azhar of post-revolutionary Egypt
Al-Azhar recently issued a document renouncing violence as an attempt to pacify angry protestors and unify opposition forces under its umbrella. In light of this document, the newly passed constitution, the amendments of Al-Azhar’s regulatory law and the appointment of a new Grand Mufti, the Daily News Egypt investigates the features of Al-Azhar’s role in the politics and public life of post-revolutionary Egypt.
Shura council approves sukuk law
New law will be sent to the Council of Senior Scholars at Al-Azhar for review as outlined in the recently adopted Constitution
Allam officially inaugurated as Grand Mufti
The inauguration ceremony of Egypt’s new Grand Mufti was held inside Dar Al-Ifta’
Sukuk law to be deliberated by Shura council, Wednesday
The word ‘Islamic’ was removed from the new law
Grand Mufti meets with US State Department official
Gomaa and Posner discuss democratic transition and the importance of Egyptian youth
Shawky Abdel Karim nominated as new Grand Mufti
Abdel Karim voted as new Grand Mufti, pending Morsi’s approval
Al-Azhar to pick new mufti
Senior scholars will narrow 25 candidates down to three before choosing a new Grand Mufti
Presidency condemns fatwas
Morsi’s office described fatwas calling for killing of opposition leaders as “terrorism”
Salafis, Shi’a react to Ahmadinejad visit
Egyptian Shi’a differ from their Iranian counterparts, Ahmadinejad’s visit is a sign of penetration, says Shi’a spokesperson in Egypt
Six pieces, looking for an author
Far from violence, clashes and clouds of tear gas, from press releases and accusations, we are called to escape the chaos of our country and pick up the scattered pieces that once formed a picture of Egypt. This picture, as it currently exists under the Muslim Brotherhood, is in the process of being created, but …
Morsi: There is no alternative to dialogue
President Mohamed Morsi will attend the next session of a national dialogue next week
Ahmadinejad arrives in Cairo
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad becomes first Iranian head of state to visit Egypt since 1979
Reactions to Al-Azhar plan
Grand Imam approves plan to bring FJP, NSF, Church and others together to agree on basis for national dialogue on political crisis
Al-Azhar brings political groups together
Prominent opposition figures, church representatives and political groups have agreed on Al-Azhar’s initiative to resolve the current crisis
Editor’s letter: Time for the cool sheikhs
In 2010 I was invited to a lecture by Amr Khaled, organised by Regents College in London, while I was there for some media mission. The lecture was considered very important, as it was to discuss coexistence in Islam, in a city that has one of the most visible Muslim minorities in Europe. For those …
Free Egyptians Party support Al-Azhar Defence Front
Group established to defend Al-Azhar from ‘attempts to undermine university’s authority’
Egypt concerned over military intervention in Mali
Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes current escalation in Mali damages peace efforts, offers alternative solution.
New finance minister to review sukuk law
The sovereign sukuk law is intended to organise the financing of the government, state budget, national projects and public institutions. It was released by the government but opposed by Al-Azhar and Islamic parties.