Al Azhar University
Azhar professor slams Islamic preachers who forbid wishing Christians happy holidays
Society
December 30, 2020
Azhar professor slams Islamic preachers who forbid wishing Christians happy holidays
The Professor of Comparative Jurisprudence at al-Azhar University Ahmed Karima on Tuesday slammed any Islamic preacher that forbids wishing Christians…
Azhar professor says no text bans marriage between a Muslim woman and a Christian or Jew
Egypt
November 18, 2020
Azhar professor says no text bans marriage between a Muslim woman and a Christian or Jew
Professor of Islamic Thought and Philosophy at Al-Azhar University Amena Nosair has sparked a fierce debate among social media users…
Azhar professor suggests imposing tax on dog owners
Life & Style
September 25, 2017
Azhar professor suggests imposing tax on dog owners
An Al-Azhar University professor said that the government should impose a tax on every person who owns a dog. Professor…
27 pro-MB Azhar students imprisoned for one year
Egypt
February 4, 2014
27 pro-MB Azhar students imprisoned for one year
The Nasr City Appeal Court of Misdemeanor sent on Monday 37 pro-Muslim Brotherhood Al-Azhar University students to one year imprisonment…
Female Azhar Engineering students storm examination halls and tear exam sheets
Egypt
December 29, 2013
Female Azhar Engineering students storm examination halls and tear exam sheets
Third year female engineering students at Al-Azhar University stormed examination halls on Sunday an hour after the start of exams…
25 Azhar students sentenced to 15 days in prison
Egypt
December 29, 2013
25 Azhar students sentenced to 15 days in prison
Nasr City prosecution sentenced 25 Al-Azhar University students for 15 days in prison pending investigation on Sunday, and released another…
26 pro-Morsy Azhar students face trial for alleged rioting
Egypt
December 25, 2013
26 pro-Morsy Azhar students face trial for alleged rioting
A Nasr City court held a hearing on Wednesday in the case of 26 pro-Morsy students at Al-Azhar University who…
Nasr Road re-opened after pro-Morsy demo
Egypt
October 19, 2013
Nasr Road re-opened after pro-Morsy demo
Nasr Road has been re-opened to traffic after being blocked by a demonstration by university students on Saturday morning. Students were…
Al-Azhar grand sheikh demands apology from Vatican
Egypt
April 12, 2011
Al-Azhar grand sheikh demands apology from Vatican
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb said relations with the Vatican will remain frozen until Pope Benedict XVI apologizes for statements…
Azhar sheikh warns West against double standards
Egypt
May 9, 2010
Azhar sheikh warns West against double standards
The Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar Ahmed el-Tayyeb called yesterday on the United States and the West not to adopt double…