Date of source: Thursday, February 22, 2007
Shaykh of the Azhar Muḥammad Sayyid Ṭanṭāwī asserted that he had not yet announced his final approval to visit the Vatican, stating that the decision as to whether to approve or reject the visit requires deliberation and would not be made until the Azhar receives a formal invitation from Pope...
Date of source: Saturday, October 14, 2006
The author discusses Muslim unity. He states that the many meetings and
conferences held have not brought about any effectual results. The current danger in the Islamic world is
that some
Muslim schools are trying to use Islam to gain Muslims’ compassion to achieve political
authority.
Date of source: Saturday, October 27, 2001 to Friday, November 2, 2001
A lawyer raised a case to prevent the film "To make God love you"
from being shown because the word "God" in the title was associated with a picture of a young man and two girls in
an improper position. He tried to obtain a fatwa to support his legal case, by sending a complaint with the case...
Date of source: Saturday, October 20, 2001 to Friday, October 26, 2001
Those who try to create hostility between Islam and the followers of the other religions do not behave in a correct Islamic manner but express a personal inclination and a religious disturbance within their minds. The Qur’an makes it clear that the relationship between Muslims and the followers of...
Date of source: Sunday, April 2, 2006
The controversial fatwa of the Muftī of the Republic, Dr. ‘Alī Jum‘a, on the prohibition of full-figure statues has been the subject of heated debate in the Egyptian media recently.
Date of source: Thursday, March 2, 2006
Contrary to the expectations of many, the muftī of the republic, Dr. ‘Alī Jum‘a has apologized for not participating in the newly-formed Interfaith Dialogue Committee affiliated with the Azhar’s Islamic Research Academy.
Date of source: Saturday, November 29, 2003 to Friday, December 5, 2003
The article sheds light upon the Islamic fiqh-based concept “yad al-amana wa yad al-daman” [the obligation for honesty and the obligation for guarantee]. The contemporary application of this concept in the area of dealings in general and economic dealings in particular, especially those related to...
Date of source: Wednesday, December 3, 2003
After reviewing a research prepared by Dr. Muhammad Emara on Dr. Nasr Abu Zeid´s book “Discourse and Interpretation,” The Islamic Research Institute recommended banning the circulation of the book. Emara´s research was credited by the members of the institute, the foremost of whom is the Sheikh of...
Date of source: Monday, March 3, 2003
The Sheikh of the Azhar and other senior sheikhs voice their opinions on modern preacher, Sheikh Amr Khaled.
Date of source: Saturday, September 10, 2005 to Friday, September 16, 2005
The author examines the ways in which the Azhar can regain its role as the world’s pre-eminent Islamic institution, helping the world confront Islamo-phobia and terrorism.