Date of source: Wednesday, May 17, 2000
When we consulted his excellency the Mufti of Egypt, Dr. Nasr Farid Wasel, about the rumor claiming that the logo of "Coca Cola" is blasphemous for Islam he said that the issue was examined by the committee of Dar El Ifta’ [religious consultation house] and they found this rumor baseless.
Date of source: Saturday, November 27, 1999
The sheikh al-Azhar speaks about people who are exploiting religion and blow up old issues. He therefore addresses a number of issues that have created recently a lot of dust including bank interest, working in tourism, family planning and the transfer of human organs.
Date of source: Tuesday, November 3, 1998
Dar Al-Ifta, the state’s religious authority which issues legal decrees, received Christians seeking advice on matters of inheritance and wills.
Date of source: Saturday, September 12, 1998
The Sheikh of the Azhar, Muhammad Sayyed Tantawi, has announced that there is no truth or reason for accusations made by his opponents against him of being rigid, inflexible and misusing his authority to harm those who oppose him.