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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.

Al-Azhar condemns mass killings in Nuseirat camp

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.

Al Azhar dispatches 7th humanitarian aid convoy to besieged Palestinians in Gaza

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 09:34 GMT

The convey comprises 115 trucks carrying 1,840 tons of foodstuffs, medicines, medical supplies, children’s clothes, and requirements for the elderly and people of determination.

Pope Tawadros II greets Al Azhar Grand Imam on Eid al Fitr

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 - 02:32 GMT

Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and St. Mark Diocese greeted on Monday Al Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed el Tayyeb on the occasion of Eid al Fitr.

Azhar Grand Imam, UAE President urge Gaza ceasefire, solution to Palestinian cause

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 - 08:41 GMT

The Grand Imam of Al Azhar, Ahmed El-Tayeb, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, have emphasized the importance of ongoing Arab, Islamic, and international efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.

Photos: Azhar Zakat and Charity House sends 100 trucks loaded with 2,000 tons of aid to Gaza

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 08:42 GMT

This marks the fifth humanitarian aid convoy sent by EZCH to Gaza since October, as stated in a Wednesday press release by the Zakat house. The total number of trucks dispatched from EZCH to Gaza now stands at 225.

Sheikh Ahmed Al Tayeb: Palestinian students exempted from tuition fees in Al Azhar educational institutions, University

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 - 10:11 GMT

Also, monthly pocket money will be given to all Palestinian students coming to study at Al-Azhar University and Islamic scholarship institutes.

Al-Azhar condemns Israeli aggression on schools of Al-Fakhoura, Tal Al-Zaatar

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 - 12:28 GMT

“These crimes add to the record of ‎the bloody Zionist entity (Israel), which is stripped of any sense of humanity or morality. They only ‎understand the language of murder and tyranny, usurpation and infringement on the rights of ‎others,” the statement continued.

Al-Azhar sends aid convoy of 40 trucks to besieged Gaza

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 - 11:34 GMT

The convoy consists of 40 trucks loaded with medicines, food and relief materials, and ‎shelter and living supplies, the statement added.

Al Azhar calls on Arab Nations to support Palestinians against an enemy that ‘lost conscience’

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 - 11:54 GMT

Egypt’s Al Azhar called on the Arab and Islamic Nations to support Palestinians with everything they’ve got in the face ‘an enemy who has lost conscience, all feeling and turned his back on humanity.”

Egyptians in Al Azha Mosque protest against Israeli deadly attacks on Palestinians in Gaza

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 - 03:57 GMT

Citizens inside and outside the mosque chanted slogans: “With our soul and our blood... we will sacrifice for you, O Al-Aqsa.”

Human fraternity is the foundation for int’l peace, security: Al-Azhar Grand Imam to UNSC

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 - 10:45 GMT

The grand imam made the remarks as he addressed a UN Security Council session on “The Values of Human Fraternity in Promoting and Sustaining Peace” on Wednesday.

Egypt's Al-Azhar: Zionist storming of Aqsa Mosque terrorist act that occurred amid global silence

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 - 04:09 GMT

Egypt's Al-Azhar, the 1083-year-old seat of Sunni Muslim learning, condemned with the strongest terms the Israeli forces' storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque on Wednesday as a "terrorist act" that comes amid global silence.

Somali preachers attend training at Al-Azhar on means to expose, refute extremist ideology

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 - 12:55 GMT

A total of 22 Somali imams and preachers attended a Sunday training course at the World Organization for Al-Azhar Graduates on “Contemporary Intellectual Currents.”

Egypt's FM meets delegation of European Parliament

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 - 05:39 GMT

The delegation also met with Al-Azhar Deputy President Mohamed El Deweiny who affirmed that dialogue and peace are the only ways to put an end to the ongoing wars and crises. Deweiny discussed Al Azhar Imam Sheikh Ahmed Al Tayeb’s efforts in providing a clear image of Islam’s tolerance, besides signing the fraternity document with Pope Francis, said Al Azhar Sheikhdom in a statement on Saturday.

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