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Date of source: Monday, November 4, 2024
A fatwā secretary at Dār al-Iftāʾ affirmed that there is nothing in Islam that denies women the right to assume leading positions, adding that despite what some may think, there is no gender-based preference regarding this issue.
Date of source: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Al-Azhar University President, Dr. Salāma Dawūd, announced that six colleges have obtained renewed accreditation. Five were accredited for the first time and thirteen academic programs were accredited at the different colleges of the university in Cairo and provinces.
Date of source: Sunday, August 18, 2024
Dr. Naẓīr ʿAyyād, the Grand Muftī of Egypt, stated on Sunday, August 18, that interfaith dialogue is the best method to advance peace and understanding. He also mentioned that efforts were being made to solidify common principles as the most effective strategy to create a society that is tolerant...
Date of source: Saturday, June 15, 2024
The largest ifṭār (fast-breaking) dinner for Muslims who are fasting was held at al-Azhar Mosque. On the ninth day of the Hijrī calendar month of Zī al-Ḥijja, also known as ʿArafāt or ʿArafa, 5,000 meals were offered to fasting Muslims.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Dr. Naẓīr ʿAyyād, Secretary-General of al-Azhar’s Islamic Research Academy, said al-Azhar praises the role played by the State of Qatar, along with other Arab countries, in supporting the Palestinian cause and condeming the massacres committed by the Zionist entity against innocent Palestinians,...
Date of source: Sunday, April 28, 2024
Al-Azhar has resumed its scholarly program after the fasting month of Ramaḍān, focusing on elucidating Islamic heritage books with a target of 60 books a week under the guidance of the Grand Imām of al-Azhar, Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyīb.
Date of source: Sunday, March 3, 2024
Secretary-General of the Islamic Research Academy, Dr. Naẓīr ʿAyyād, chaired the 3rd session of AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy during its 44th edition, held in the Saudi city of Medina under the title ‘Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿa: The Governing Framework of Islamic Economics.’
Date of source: Sunday, January 28, 2024
At the 55th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF), Al-Azhar’s booth is offering its visitors a book titled ‘Islam in China: Scholars and Figures,’ authored by a group of researchers as the latest publication by Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism.
Date of source: Friday, December 15, 2023
A preacher from al-Azhar highlighted Egypt’s pioneering role in helping those in Gaza, as the leadership, government, and people have steadfastly supported the Palestinians by providing over 70% of the necessary aid.
Date of source: Saturday, September 9, 2023
Grand Muftī Dr. Shawqī ʿAllām said that the development of social, behavioral, and intellectual levels in Islamic societies has changed the patterns of communication within society, and that this includes religious discourse, which is part of the societal discourse in general.
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.