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Egyptian opinions split as debate on regulating polygamy develops
Controversy over polygamy in Egypt is far from new. The battle between religious scholars and women’s rights activists and organizations has ... Middle East -
Grand imam of Egypt’s al-Azhar calls polygamy an ‘injustice’
The grand imam of Egypt’s famed Al-Azhar institution, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, has described polygamy as an “injustice” for ... Middle East -
Relations between the Holy See and Arab Peninsula: Beyond religious dialogue
Interreligious dialogue between Islam and Christianity is evolving under the mandate of His Holiness Pope Francis. Many events reveal that this ... Middle East -
From the UAE, Pope Francis calls for unity among all faith leaders
In a speech given during his historic visit to Abu Dhabi, Pope Francis said that no violence can be justified in the name of religion and must be ... Gulf -
Grand Imam of al-Azhar al-Sharif arrives in the UAE
Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb, Grand Imam of al-Azhar al-Sharif, arrived Sunday in the UAE on a three-day visit. He was received by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al ... Gulf -
Al-Azhar’s Grand Imam: We support Saudi Arabia against US Senate decision
The Grand Imam of al-Azhar Dr. Ahmed el-Tayeb released a statement on Tuesday confirming affirming that his institution, Arab and Islamic nations ... Gulf -
Saudi King Salman receives al-Azhar’s Grand Imam Ahmed el-Tayeb
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Monday the Grand Imam of al-Azhar Dr. Ahmed el-Tayeb in the al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh.The ... Gulf -
Egypt’s Al-Azhar slams those who attempt to ‘justify’ sexual harassment
Egypt's highest Sunni Muslim authority has said there can be no justification for sexual harassment, in a country where many people often blame women ... Middle East -
Egypt’s al-Azhar denounces French call to omit verses of Quran
Egypt’s al-Azhar has denounced calls by several prominent French figures to omit versus from the Quran. Several French figures, including former ... Features -
PHOTOS: Saudi Crown Prince, Sisi open renovated Al Azhar mosque
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Prince Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman inaugurated on Tuesday the renovated Al-Azhar mosque in ... Middle East -
Saudi crown prince emphasizes al-Azhar’s role in defending Islam
During the second day of his state visit to Egypt, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman affirmed Egypt’s al-Azhar important role in ... Middle East -
Egyptian Azhar cleric suspended for singing on TV show
The Egyptian Ministry of Awqaf has decided to arrest al-Azhari Sheikh Ihab al-Yunis, who sung “Lesa Faker” (Do you still remember?) as a ... Variety -
Egypt goes about the task of reforming religious rhetoric
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi finally announced the establishment of the Egyptian supreme or national council for combating terrorism and ... Middle East -
Al-Azhar takes up anti-terrorism fight through kiosk on Cairo metro station
Two elderly sheikhs have set up shop at a kiosk in one of Cairo’s busiest underground stations, ready to dole out religious advice to commuters ... Middle East -
ANALYSIS: Is Egypt’s al-Azhar ‘secularizing’ its scientific schools?
For the first time in its 1000-year-old history, al-Azhar, the world’s leading institution on Sunni Islam, accepted a Christian student. Abanoub ... Features -
Saudi Crown Prince to Al-Azhar Sheikh: Muslims count on their institutes
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Al-Azhar’s Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb that Muslims count on Islamic institutes in the upcoming period to ... Gulf -
ANALYSIS: The new Azhar law and the battle over religious authority in Egypt
Besides being the world’s leading institution on Sunni Islam, al-Azhar is the top religious authority in Egypt and the main reference on Islamic ... Features -
Egypt’s Al-Azhar: Severing ties with Qatar necessary to protect the Arab world
Egypt’s Al-Azhar praised the position taken by several Arab leaders to suspend ties with the Qatari government to ensure the unity and stability ... Gulf -
Al-Azhar disowned a famous preacher for atoning Christians
Al-Azhar disowned a famous Egyptian preacher who expiated Christians; his fatwa was met with great controversy during the past two days. Al-Azhar said ... Middle East -
Egypt’s Al-Azhar university replaces head in apostasy row
The head of Egypt’s Al-Azhar university, the 1,000-year-old seat of Sunni Muslim learning, has been replaced after describing a leading Islamic ... Middle East -
On the importance of relations with Vatican, other religions
The Pope’s visit to Egypt was preceded by a critical and hostile campaign. People affiliated with political groups, like the Muslim Brotherhood, ... Middle East -
Egyptian belly dancer to host ‘religious TV show during Ramadan’
Cairo - Prominent Egyptian belly dancer Sama el-Masry has said that she has signed a contract with a satellite TV channel to present a religious ... Variety -
Al-Azhar: The end is near for ISIS
In response to a video issued by ISIS showing the bomber behind the explosions that targeted a cathedral in Cairo in December, Al-Azhar said that ... Middle East -
Of ignorance, extremism and religious institutions
Ignorance and extremism fall in the same category Middle East -
Al-Azhar’s outdoor Ramadan adverts draw fiery reactions in Cairo
A number of ads featuring al-Azhar began appearing in different parts of the city Features -
Saudi king lays foundation stone for Al-Azhar Islamic research city
King Salman also inspected the Al-Azhar Grand Mosque restoration work in progress at Saudi’s expense Middle East -
The prophet remark that got Egypt’s justice minister sacked
Despite widespread approval for Zend’s dismissal, criticism against the decision is far from limited Features -
The Muslim Brotherhood assassinated Barakat
Egypt public prosecutor’s death shows the depth of existential conflict between the state and the extremist organization Middle East -
Al-Azhar: Marrying ISIS fighters for few hours is forbidden by Islam
ISIS claims that the abolition of slavery will lead to the prevalence of adultery Middle East -
Muslim scholars use Ramadan to push for an Islamic renewal
This past Ramadan, Muslim scholars reflect on ways to reform the religous discourse in Islam to keep up with modern-day challenges Features