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Azhar Sheikh criticizes Shereen Reda’s description of some calls to prayer as ‘animal sounds’
Egypt

Azhar Sheikh criticizes Shereen Reda’s description of some calls to prayer as ‘animal sounds’

Hathifa Al-Mosyar, professor of belief and philosophy at Azhar University, criticized actress Shereen Reda’s attack on the voices of some…
From water bottles to niqab: Egyptian universities’ weirdest bans
Egypt

From water bottles to niqab: Egyptian universities’ weirdest bans

Public universities across Egypt have in recent years instituted a number of arguably ridiculous bans on what most people probably would…
We cannot declare Rawda mosque attacks infidels: Azhar spokesman
Egypt

We cannot declare Rawda mosque attacks infidels: Azhar spokesman

Al-Azhar spokesman Abbas Shuman said that the al-Rawda mosque attackers had “exposed themselves” of having no religion by carrying out…
Butchers echo uproar against “inhumane” slaughter during Eid al-Adha
Egypt

Butchers echo uproar against “inhumane” slaughter during Eid al-Adha

Slaughtering sacrificial animals is a specific tradition carried out by millions of Muslims all over the world during Eid al-Adha.…
Fatwa services now at Cairo metro stations
Egypt

Fatwa services now at Cairo metro stations

Official Spokesperson of the Egyptian Company for Metro Management and Operations Ahmed Abd al-Hady, announced that Azhar Islamic Research Academy’s…
Azhar coordinates with security to release detained Uyghur students
Egypt

Azhar coordinates with security to release detained Uyghur students

Sources within Al-Azhar University said that coordination with security personnel is ongoing, in order to release some Uyghur detainees confirmed as…
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 Grand Sheikh denies receiving invitation to Israel
Egypt

Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh denies receiving invitation to Israel

The media center of Al-Azhar has denied news circulated websites reporting that the Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb received invitation from…
Al-Azhar University president dismissal creates strife
Egypt

Al-Azhar University president dismissal creates strife

Deputy Al-Azhar University President Mohamed Mahmoud Abu Hashim has threatened to resort to the courts in protest against the decision…
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh remains popular despite disagreements with Sisi
Egypt

Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh remains popular despite disagreements with Sisi

His attendance at several events this week indicated that Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb's popularity hasn't waned despite disagreements with…
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