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.
Date of source: الأحد, أيلول (سبتمبر) 28, 2014
Pope Tawadros returned to Cairo on Monday, after a pastoral visit that lasted for more than a month abroad.
Date of source: السبت, أيلول (سبتمبر) 27, 2014
Minister of Endowments Dr. Muhammad Mukhtār Jum’ah stated that the Islamic Research Institute in the Azhar has assured that it rejects all forms of extremism and terrorism.