Al-Azhar

“Ask al-Azhar” initiative to correct misconception of Islam to expats
Egypt

“Ask al-Azhar” initiative to correct misconception of Islam to expats

State Minister of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Ambassador Nabela Makram, announced Wednesday that al-Azhar’s online gate is available, through the…
Religion vs. state: Atheism and Al-Azhar
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Religion vs. state: Atheism and Al-Azhar

Typically, atheists in Muslim countries prefer to keep their beliefs secret, fearing their lack of faith will lead to their…
President Sisi sets up national council to combat terrorism
Egypt

President Sisi sets up national council to combat terrorism

Egypt established a national council for fighting terrorism on Wednesday, giving it broad authority to set policies aimed at “fighting…
Al-Azhar to hold international conference on Jerusalem in September
Egypt

Al-Azhar to hold international conference on Jerusalem in September

Egypt’s Al-Azhar University, the world’s highest seat of Sunni Islamic learning, said it will be holding an international conference in…
The persistence of the death penalty in Egypt: why courts insist on ‘an eye for an eye’
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The persistence of the death penalty in Egypt: why courts insist on ‘an eye for an eye’

Given the rise of death sentences issued by Egyptian courts over the past four years – typically for members of the outlawed…
Egypt prosecutor opens investigation into murder of American-Egyptian citizen in US
Egypt

Egypt prosecutor opens investigation into murder of American-Egyptian citizen in US

Egypt’s top prosecutor will launch an investigation into the murder of Nabra Hassanein, an American Muslim girl of Egyptian descent…
Eliminating terrorism can not be achieved without destroying its infrastructure: Sisi
Egypt

Eliminating terrorism can not be achieved without destroying its infrastructure: Sisi

“Resisting the states sponsoring terrorism in all its forms has become obligatory, and the elimination of the threat of terrorism…
Pope Tawadros offers Eid felicitations in Al-Azhar
Egypt

Pope Tawadros offers Eid felicitations in Al-Azhar

Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb met on Monday with Egypt’s Coptic leader Pope Tawadros II, as the latter offered felicitations…
Al-Azhar supports severing relations with Qatar
Egypt

Al-Azhar supports severing relations with Qatar

Al-Azhar declared its full support for the decision to boycott states that support terrorism, notably the Qatari regime. Al-Azhar confirmed in a…
Egypt’s Al-Azhar admits Christian dental resident for first time
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Egypt’s Al-Azhar admits Christian dental resident for first time

Abanoub Guirguis Naeem, a Christian dental student was recently granted admission to complete his final year of experiential training at…
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