Al-Azhar Imām, Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayīb is embarking on a tour of Southeast Asia in early July. He will visit Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand to discuss al-Azhar's role in promoting Muslim evangelism (daʿwa) and education in these countries with a host of officials and religious and cultural leaders. He will also meet with university students, scholars, and preachers to discuss contemporary social issues.