Date of source: Saturday, August 24, 2024
The former grand muftī and chairman of the House of Representatives’ Religious & Awqāf Affairs Committee, Dr. ʿAlī Jumʿa, noted that the Awqāf conference is unique in that it highlights the role that women play in awareness-raising.
Date of source: Sunday, August 25, 2024
President ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ al-Sīsī presided over the 35th conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, which began on August 25 and 26 at the Ministry of Awqāf (religious endowments) headquarters. Minister Osāma al-Azharī served as the conference chairman.
Date of source: Thursday, August 15, 2024
Hasan Akhund, the prime minister of Afghanistan, stated that Afghanistan must uphold the sharīʿa’s ruling and that the Taliban is “taking on the responsibility of upholding the ruling of the sharīʿa, protecting people's lives and property, and respecting our nation.”
Date of source: Friday, August 16, 2024
Following their summit in Cairo, Pope Tawāḍrūs met with the leaders of the International Association of Orthodox Christian Scouts and Dr. Ashraf Ṣubḥī, Minister of Youth and Sports, on Friday, August 16, at the Papal Residence in Cairo.
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: Wednesday, January 5, 2022
A joint lecture on “developing religious awareness” was held in the Cairo University main hall. The speakers included the editor-in-chief of the al-Wafd newspaper, Wajdī Zayn al-Dīn; the university president, Muḥammad al-Khusht; and the former chairman of religious affairs at the Ministry of Awqāf...
Date of source: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Muḥammad al-Khusht, the president of Cairo University, announced the selection of Dr. Osāma al-Azharī as the Minister of Awqāf, or religious endowments. He stated that this move demonstrated the political leadership's faith in his effectiveness, wisdom, and breadth of expertise in managing...
Date of source: Monday, July 15, 2024
Since the narrative of Gog and Magog is included in the Holy Qurʾān, it is undeniably a part of Islamic heritage. However, opinions on its meanings are varied.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
In addition to being a researcher, novelist, and scenarist, Ibrāhīm ʿĪsa is a well-known figure in the media and press industry. He has chaired press establishments and hosted a number of TV talk shows.
Date of source: Friday, August 9, 2024
Chairman of the General Secretariat for Fatwā Authorities Worldwide and Grand Muftī of Egypt, Dr. Shawqī ʿAllām, stated that President ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ al-Sīsī’s calls for renewing religious discourse were both correct and timely.