Date of source: الأربعاء, نيسان (أبريل) 23, 2014
Dār al- Iftā’ has assured that the core of democracy embodies the basic principles of Islam politically in selection of rulers and attaining shūrá (consultation) and resisting injustice. This is the core principle of Islam and this is neither apostasy nor a hated matter as some claim
Date of source: الخميس, آيار (مايو) 1, 2014
Dr. Abāss Shūman, Deputy of the Azhar, stated that recently incorrect fatwá’s became widespread, due to some self- proclaimed shaykhs who are ignorant in religious knowledge and sharī’ah.
Date of source: الخميس, نيسان (أبريل) 17, 2014
Al- Azhar has seconded the decision of Ibrāhim Mahlab, the Prime Minister, suspending the screening of “Halāwah Ruh” movie starring Hayfā Wahbī and Bāssim Samrā in protection of the Egyptian society and its religious values.
Date of source: الخميس, نيسان (أبريل) 17, 2014
Bishop Marcus, Bishop of Shubrā, stated that the Coptic Orthodox Church did not ask Copts to vote for a particular presidential candidate. He added “we never said to Copts who to vote for”. He expressed his fears that presidential candidate al- Sīsī comes to the Saturday mass, as he is targeted by...
Date of source: الخميس, نيسان (أبريل) 17, 2014
A number of Coptic activists have requested through Facebook Campaigns to intensify the security on churches during Easter.
Date of source: السبت, آيار (مايو) 17, 2014
A cautious calm is returning to the Azhar’s male dormitories in Nasr City, Cairo, after the security forces were capable of ending the acts of violence that students possibly affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood started yesterday (May 16) after the Friday prayers.
Date of source: السبت, نيسان (أبريل) 12, 2014
Dr. Shawqī 'Allām, Grand Muftī of Egypt, stated that the task of Dār al-Iftā' al-Misrīyah (Egyptian House for issuing Fatwás) said that the organizations task is to give legal advice, not to take a side in a political conflict.
Date of source: السبت, نيسان (أبريل) 12, 2014
Two planes with 89 and 86 Christian passengers on board have left Cairo for Tel Aviv via Amman. These Christians want to go to Jerusalem for Easter celebrations. The church disapproves of travels to occupied Jerusalem for it means normalization with Israel, according to the decision of late Pope...
Date of source: الأربعاء, نيسان (أبريل) 30, 2014
Malaysian Shaykh Isma’īlī Muhammad revealed the details of the tour he accompanied Barack Obama on during his visit to the National Mosque in Malaysia.
Date of source: الخميس, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 2, 2014
The grand imam of the Azhar, Dr Shaykh Ahmad al- Tayyīb, received on Thursday Pope Tawadros and the accompanying delegation.