Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, the world’s most influential Sunni Islamic institution, condemned on Wednesday the far-right attacks on Muslims and mosques in the UK, praising the stance of the British government ...

Egypt’s Al-Azhar denounced on Thursday the US veto killing the Algerian draft resolution in support of a ceasefire in Gaza earlier this week at the United National Security Council, calling it a ...

The Grand Imam of Egypt's al-Azhar on Wednesday called on the international community to criminalise "anti-Muslim" actions, following images being displayed in France of the Prophet Mohammad that ...

Egypt’s Al-Azhar al-Sharif harshly condemned Israel’s brutal decision to occupy the Gaza Strip and completely seize its lands. In a statement issued Saturday evening, it affirmed that this unjust ...

After five years of tension and top-level silence, Pope Francis and the grand imam of one of the most important Sunni Muslim universities in the world embraced at the Vatican May 23. "The meeting is ...

Anwar noted that besides having a strong stance on the Palestinian issue, Sheikh Al-Azhar was also very knowledgeable about current issues. "He wants Muslims to lead in matters of digital technology, ...

CAIRO, 28th April, 2025 (WAM) – Al-Azhar Al-Sharif has condemned on Sunday the stabbing and killing of a Muslim worshipper in a southern France mosque, warning of escalating “white terrorism” in ...

The Vatican and Sunni Islam's leading institution of higher learning have begun looking for ways to restart formal dialogue. Acting on Pope Francis' expressed desire, the Pontifical Council for ...

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