Archbishop of Canterbury Dr. Rowan Williams sent an official invitation to Azhar Grand Shaykh Dr. Ahmad al-Tayyib to visit Great Britain next autumn. In a press release following the Azhar’s meeting with representatives of the Episcopal Church, it was made clear that talks with the Archbishop of Canterbury are vital to Muslims because of the church’s renowned relations with Muslims in the West.

Key Words: Archbishop of Canterbury – Dr. Rowan Williams – London – Dr. Ahmad al-Tayyib – Azhar – Dr. Muhammad Rafā‘ah al-Tahtāwī