Date of source: Wednesday, April 3, 2002
The mufti of Egypt said that the Palestinian resistance operations are martyrdom operations and even more elevated than this. He added that the religious discourse should be reconsidered, not to satisfy America but because it has been very superficial for long time.
Date of source: Monday, October 23, 2000
The Sheikh of Al-Azhar is seen to dampen the zeal of those calling for tough action against Israel while the Mufti is described as being the exact opposite of the Sheikh.
Date of source: Thursday, October 28, 1999
Maverick lawyer Mustafa Rasian is filing suit against the Interior Minister, Sheikh Al Azhar and the Grand Mufti of the Republic because of a new policy mandating that Hajj pilgrims wait five years before going to Hijaz again.
Date of source: Wednesday, February 24, 1999
The Grand Imam of the Azhar is a respectable scholar and a shrewd jurist who opens his heart to different opinions. He welcomes a dialogue with anyone on condition that he sticks to the rules of dialogue.