Date of source: الخميس, آب (اغسطس) 15, 2024
Hasan Akhund, the prime minister of Afghanistan, stated that Afghanistan must uphold the sharīʿa’s ruling and that the Taliban is “taking on the responsibility of upholding the ruling of the sharīʿa, protecting people's lives and property, and respecting our nation.”
Date of source: الجمعة, آب (اغسطس) 16, 2024
Following their summit in Cairo, Pope Tawāḍrūs met with the leaders of the International Association of Orthodox Christian Scouts and Dr. Ashraf Ṣubḥī, Minister of Youth and Sports, on Friday, August 16, at the Papal Residence in Cairo.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, آب (اغسطس) 13, 2024
Following Dr. Naẓīr ʿAyyād’s appointment as Egypt’s next grand muftī and chairman of the General Secretariat for Fatwā Authorities Worldwide, Dār al-Iftāʾ released a biography detailing his prior posts.
Date of source: السبت, آب (اغسطس) 17, 2024
According to the Chairman of the Egyptian Catholic Centre for Cinema, Anbā Buṭrus Dānyāl, Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyeb, the Grand Imām of al-Azhar, is a man of kindness and moderation who is dedicated to promoting ideas of justice.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, آب (اغسطس) 1, 2017
The publication Al-Waṭan has learnt that Dr. Muḥammad ʿOthmān al-Khusht has succeeded Dr. Jābir Naṣṣār as the President of Cairo University.
Date of source: الأربعاء, كانون الثاني (يناير) 5, 2022
A joint lecture on “developing religious awareness” was held in the Cairo University main hall. The speakers included the editor-in-chief of the al-Wafd newspaper, Wajdī Zayn al-Dīn; the university president, Muḥammad al-Khusht; and the former chairman of religious affairs at the Ministry of Awqāf...
Date of source: الخميس, تموز (يوليو) 4, 2024
Muḥammad al-Khusht, the president of Cairo University, announced the selection of Dr. Osāma al-Azharī as the Minister of Awqāf, or religious endowments. He stated that this move demonstrated the political leadership's faith in his effectiveness, wisdom, and breadth of expertise in managing...
Date of source: الجمعة, آب (اغسطس) 9, 2024
Amidst festivities and popular celebrations glorifying the Virgin Mary, Copts began the Virgin Mary fast that is to run until August 22.
Date of source: الجمعة, تموز (يوليو) 12, 2024
During a mourning session for a deceased man, Shaykh Hishām Samīr ʿAntar was reciting lines from the Qurʾān as is customary. However, he drew criticism for seemingly moving his body in an obscene manner that is not appropriate for Qurʾān recitation.
Date of source: الاثنين, تموز (يوليو) 15, 2024
Since the narrative of Gog and Magog is included in the Holy Qurʾān, it is undeniably a part of Islamic heritage. However, opinions on its meanings are varied.