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The Pope and Grand Imam: A Thorny Path
First-ever book to recount journey of human fraternity announced by Abu Dhabi

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. âAs secretary-general of the UN, and as a man of faith, I have come to express my respect for …

Hug’s issue: progressive approach or parental authority?
âI believe it is small victory that we should appreciate. Al-Tayeb saved studentsâ educational futures,â says El-Saed

Grand Imam Al-Tayeb stresses necessity of Islamic world unity
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed Al-Tayeb asserted the necessity of the Islamic worldâs unity, âto remove all the obstacles and thorns that are sown from east and west,â 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 …

Freedom of religion is no question: Al-Azhar Grand Imam
Attempts to force people into a religion is against the will of god, says Al-Tayeb

Al-Azhar insists on fighting extremism using various methods: Grand Imam
Al-Azhar is ready to train French imams on the moderate understanding of Islam, says Al-Tayeb

De MaiziĂšre affirms Germanyâs support for âfreedom of beliefâ at Al-Azhar University
Grand Imam Ahmed Al-Tayeb proposed the establishment of a centre to provide training to German Imams

Boycotting elections is equal to disobeying parents: Grand Imam
“Any kind of advisory opinion implying that boycotting elections is religiously prohibited, and is nothing but a void opinion,” Grand Mufti

Muslim Council of Elders discuss initiatives to counter extremist thought
Council members are expected to meet with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi

Shoukry, Steinmeier discuss regional issues
Libya, Yemen and Syria among the topics brought to the table for discussions
Aswan tribal violence trial postponed
163 defendants for the clashes between the Arab Bani Hilal and the Nubian Daboudya tribes that left 26 dead

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar: Legitimacy will not be gained by blood or chaos
Al-Azhar vows to remain politically disinterested and warned of further polarisation

Al-Azhar Grand Imam urges against violence
Al-Tayeb addresses nation in televised statement; former Grand Mufti reflects similar sentiments in joint statement with religious preachers

Al-Azhar to send convoys to combat extremism
Grand Iman Ahmad Al-Tayeb announces convoys to be sent throughout Egypt to spread moderate thinking

Howeidy, the Brotherhood, and between them Al-Tayeb
By:Â Ayman Abd Al-Hafiz âWhen the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar is invited to a country that is not capable of existing in harmony with Egypt, the country to which Al-Azhar traces its heritage as an institution, this opens the door to doubt and a series of speculations regarding the tripâs motives, a fact which may lead …

Salafi delegation meets Grand Imam
Al-Nour Party head: âWe agreed on combating the threat of Shiâismâ

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

Azhar students want justice for assaulted students
At least seven female students were injured while protesting against worsening living conditions inside student dorms

Allam officially inaugurated as Grand Mufti
The inauguration ceremony of Egyptâs new Grand Mufti was held inside Dar Al-Iftaâ

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

Grand imam plans end to polarisation
Methodology unclear