Date of source: Monday, August 26, 2024
A unique vision for renewing religious discourse through Egypt’s religious establishment—which is recognised for its capacity to propagate ideals of tolerance, reject prejudice and hatred, and play a significant cultural role—was incorporated by the government.
Date of source: Sunday, August 25, 2024
Under the patronage of President ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ al-Sīsī, Minister of Awqāf (religious endowments), Dr. Osāma al-Azharī, honored a number of dignitaries and notable members of Egyptian society on the sidelines of the 35th session of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.
Date of source: Saturday, August 17, 2024
According to the Chairman of the Egyptian Catholic Centre for Cinema, Anbā Buṭrus Dānyāl, Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyeb, the Grand Imām of al-Azhar, is a man of kindness and moderation who is dedicated to promoting ideas of justice.
Date of source: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Arab-West-Journal (AWJ) was an excellent attempt by our forner editor Jenna Ferrecchia to develop a journal to publish original work composed primarily by our undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate interns, with other contributions from staff and notable authors. EBSCO showed interest to add...
Date of source: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
At the 9th International Fatwā Conference, researcher Ṭāhir Fārūq Zayd, who oversees the dialogue unit at the Egyptian Dār al-Iftāʾ, gave a speech in which he discussed the role of the Egyptian Dār al-Iftāʾ in promoting interfaith discussion, tolerance, and human fraternity.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Under the theme “Fatwā and the Ethical Foundation in an Accelerating World,” the 9th international conference on fatwā of the Egyptian Dār al-Iftāʾ began in Cairo with the participation of representatives from over 100 countries.
Date of source: Monday, August 5, 2024
The following text presents a summary translation of a lecture delivered by Dr. ʿAzza Ramaḍān, Professor of Doctrine and Philosophy at Al-Azhar University at the “Journey of Learning” conference in Cairo held on Monday, June 3rd, 2024. The conference was a joint project of the Centre for Christian-...
Date of source: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Archbishop Sāmy Fawzy of the Episcopal province of Alexandria said the relationship between the church and al-Azhar University is exemplified by the Centre of Christian-Muslim Understanding & Partnership (CCMUP).
Date of source: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Sheikh Aḥmad al-Ṭayyīb is the current Grand Imām of al-Azhar, a prestigious Islamic institution. Appointed in 2010, he has been a controversial figure due to his Ṣūfī background. However, he is also known for his moderate views and efforts to promote Islam in the West.
Date of source: Friday, July 26, 2024
France has not backed down from the decision to prevent veiled French athletes from participating in the Summer Olympics, which will begin in Paris on Friday.