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Al-Azhar Grand Imam congratulates workers, hails 'work as cornerstone of national development'

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 - 11:50 GMT

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed Al-Tayeb, has extended his sincere congratulations to Egypt’s dedicated workforce on the occasion of Labor Day, observed annually on May 1st. The Grand Imam expressed his deep appreciation for the vital contributions and tireless efforts of workers in driving the nation’s progress.

Al-Azhar Univ. studies establishing new faculties of Fine Arts, Archaeology, and Physical Therapy

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 - 10:13 GMT

For the First Time, Al-Azhar University Considers Establishing Faculties of Fine Arts, Archaeology, and Physical Therapy

Al-Azhar: Israeli violations at Ibrahimi Mosque a blatant transgression, falsification of history

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 - 07:59 GMT

In a statement, Al Azhar stressed that these actions aim to impose a policy of Judaizing Islamic holy sites like the the shrine of the Prophet Jacob (peace be upon him) and erasing their defining features.

Al-Azhar condemns Israel’s brutal crimes in Lebanon, calls for urgent international intervention

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 - 08:15 GMT

In a statement issued on Thursday, Al-Azhar affirmed that these attacks constitute a grave escalation and a flagrant violation of all international and humanitarian laws and conventions.

Dialogue attended by El-Sisi highlights need to integrate national security subjects into Al-Azhar curricula

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 - 02:47 GMT

El-Sisi made the remarks during a visit to the Egyptian Military Academy to attend the personal assessment interviews for Ministry of Endowments’ preachers holding doctoral degrees, who are set to join a two-year academic program hosted by the academy.

El-Sisi stresses role of mosques, churches, media in facing challenges, warns against detachment from reality

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 - 02:28 GMT

He made the remarks during an interactive dialogue with scholars and jury members for an academic program hosted by the Egyptian Military Academy.

Grand Imam of Al Azhar calls for urgent help for Gazans amid harsh climate conditions

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 - 09:41 GMT

“What Gaza is enduring under these harsh climatic conditions constitutes a genuine test of humanity’s conscience. Innocent people who survived an aggression and genocide beyond human endurance are now confronting relentless rain, violent storms, and biting cold, while children lack even the most basic protection against the cruelty of winter,” said Grad Imam of Al Azhar Ahmed Al Tayeb.

Egypt’s Al Azhar condemns treacherous terrorist bombing targeting mosque in Syria

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 - 08:43 GMT

In a statement, Al-Azhar affirmed that this heinous terrorist crime constitutes a blatant assault on the sanctity of human life, which Allah Almighty has forbidden to be violated, and a flagrant violation of the sanctity and inviolability of houses of worship. It is clear evidence of the perpetrators’ complete stripping away of all religious, humanitarian, and moral values, their shameless disregard for the value of human life, and their transformation into savage forces that threaten the security and stability of societies.

President of Turkish Diyanet visits Al Azhar Mosque

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 - 08:02 GMT

Erbaş was briefed on the educational activities of the Al-Azhar, where he observed Quran memorization sessions and lessons in Islamic and Arabic sciences.

Egypt’s Al-Azhar warns against Israeli plan of dividing Syria

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 - 01:32 GMT

Egypt’s Al-Azhar Sheikhdom, one of the most prominent Islamic institutes in the world, strongly condemned the Israeli attacks on Syria, highlighting how these aggressions reflect that Israel is disseminating chaos and instability in the region.

Al Azahar warns against Israeli attempts to deviate youths away from supporting Palestinian cause, Jerusalem

Tue, 06 May 2025 - 08:47 GMT

“The persistent oppression, displacement, and land confiscation committed by the Zionist enemy,” he said, “demand that young people take initiative and volunteer for Palestine.”

In Pics: Al-Azhar Pavilion at Book Fair Displays 4 Manuscripts from the Fatimid Era

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 - 01:17 GMT

The 900-year-old manuscripts, sourced from the Al-Azhar Library’s collection, were highlighted in a statement from Al-Azhar on Friday.

Egypt’s Al Azhar: Kamal Adwan hospital atrocities ‘war crime committed by inhuman monsters’

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 - 07:30 GMT

Al Azhar denounced the Israeli targeting of patients and medical staff of the hospital, resulting in the deaths of dozens of innocent people, as well as the detention and humiliation of doctors and paramedics, forcing them to take off their clothes and kidnapping them to unknown locations.

Sheikh Al-Azhar, Colombian First Lady call for ending arms industry

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 - 03:00 GMT

Sheikh Ahmed El-Tayeb said that Al-Azhar is spreading the message of Islam represented in peace among all; Islam made compassion the basis of relations regardless of people's beliefs, races, and colors. I'm He added that Allah wanted to make accepting the other a universal law, and made the natural bond among humans the governing factor in relations among believers, and among believers and non-believers.

President Sisi welcomes Malaysian PM as Cairo, Kuala Lumpur celebrate 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - 01:11 GMT

Ibrahim’s visit is part of both countries’ endeavors to cement their historic ties and boost political, economic, cultural and religious relations between Cairo and Kuala Lumpur.

Al-Azhar Condemns Sudan’s ‘Brutal Massacres,’ Calls for Accountability

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 - 07:38 GMT

Al-Azhar affirmed that terrorizing peaceful civilians, killing them, and exacting revenge for political motives is a heinous terrorist crime against humanity, given that the noble faith regards such acts as grave sins and among the most severe offenses.

Al Azhar decries Israel’s attacks on tents of displaced people in Khan Yunis

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 - 03:32 GMT

The religious institution said in a statement that the massacre is another genocide crime committed by the occupation forces against the innocent Palestinian people.

Egypt’s Coptic Church: Parody of Last Supper at 2024 Olympics serious insult to one of Christianity's fundamental beliefs

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 - 08:54 GMT

Unfortunately, the depiction in the ceremony runs counter to Olympic Charter principles, seemingly promoting specific intellectual agendas unrelated to sports, which ideally should unite rather than divide, the Church said.

Al-Azhar: ‘Blasphemous’ parody of Last Supper at 2024 Olympics ‘normalizes insult’ to religion

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 - 05:15 GMT

“Al-Azhar, and nearly two billion Muslims behind it, believe that Jesus (pbuh) is the ‎Messenger of Allah. The Quran reads, Jesus is Allah’s “Word through Mary and a spirit ‎from Him” (4: 171),” the statement continued.

Al-Azhar condemns Israel’s mass killings in Nuseirat camp of Gaza

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 - 08:53 GMT

Al-Azhar condemned in the strongest terms the “brutal massacre committed by the terrorists of the criminal Zionist occupation” against civilians in the Nuseirat camp Saturday in the central Gaza Strip.

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