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Al-Azhar chief: Sectarian tension in Egypt founded on ‘rumors’
Egypt

Al-Azhar chief: Sectarian tension in Egypt founded on ‘rumors’

Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar Ahmed al-Tayeb said on Sunday that the existence of sectarian tension in Egypt amounted to nothing…
Al-Azhar: US, Israel, ignorance behind sectarian tension in Egypt
Egypt

Al-Azhar: US, Israel, ignorance behind sectarian tension in Egypt

The US, Israel and ignorance of religious teachings were the chief reasons behind the recent bout of tension between Egypt's…
Afghans call for greater Arab and Muslim influence in the country’s internal affairs
Egypt

Afghans call for greater Arab and Muslim influence in the country’s internal affairs

Afghan officials have urged Arab and Muslim states to play a more active role in the country's affairs in an…
Egypt sent Tajik students home, says official
Egypt

Egypt sent Tajik students home, says official

Dushanbe--Tajikistan on Tuesday said it had successfully repatriated more than 100 students who had been studying illegally in Egypt as…
New TV channel to showcase moderate Islam
Egypt

New TV channel to showcase moderate Islam

Egyptian Television is currently examining the possibility of broadcasting a religious satellite channel to present moderate Islam, said the President…
Indonesia: Respect for moderation and tolerance of Al-Azhar
Egypt

Indonesia: Respect for moderation and tolerance of Al-Azhar

Alawi Shehab, special envoy to the Middle East for the Indonesian president, said that Egypt has status and respect in…
The simulacra of religious intolerance
Opinion

The simulacra of religious intolerance

Tolerance is a very peculiar thing. Not only is it both a sentiment and a behavior, it is also defined…
Al-Azhar scholar supports French niqab ban
Egypt

Al-Azhar scholar supports French niqab ban

A leading cleric at Egypt's prestigious Al-Azhar Mosque on Wednesday applauded France's ban on the face veil worn by some…
Grand Sheikh to visit Iraq by Sunni-Shia invitation only
Egypt

Grand Sheikh to visit Iraq by Sunni-Shia invitation only

Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb has said he would visit US-occupied Iraq only if he received a joint invitation from…
Al-Azhar scholars support call to delay noon prayer
Egypt

Al-Azhar scholars support call to delay noon prayer

A Saudi cleric has issued a religious edict allowing Muslim worshipers in areas of Saudi Arabia that experience unusually high…
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