Why has the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces resorted to salafī shaykhs in reconciliation drives between Copts and Muslims, following sectarian clashes against a background of social disputes?

The Council was rather expected to seek the assistance of the Azhar, which advocates moderate Islam as opposed to these fundamentalists.

Reports about incidents have substantiated public fear of the role salafists seek in political life.

The Azhar has to make its voice heard more loudly. The balanced view the Azhar is apt to present would help people make sound choices and duly put religious groups in their proper perspective.