President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi called upon al-Azhar and Awqaf preachers to confront the misleading ideologies harming Islam and Muslims worldwide.
Sisi made the statement during the Awqaf Ministry's celebrations of the birthday anniversary of Prophet Muhammad on Thursday.
He also stressed the importance of renewing the religious discourse and spreading the moderate teachings of Islam.
Also, Sisi urged Muslims to follow suit of Prophet Muhammad (PPUH).
Sisi, meanwhile, greeted Muslims and Christians on the Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Anniversary and the New Year.
Sisi lauded efforts exerted by the Egyptian Armed Forces and the Police to defend Egypt and provide security.
He also stressed the importance of fighting terrorism, which tarnishes the image of the Islamic nation in the world.
