Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism (AOCE) participated in a workshop entitled "Developing Ethical Frameworks for the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Supporting Fatwa Work," organized by the Global...

     A bullet proved swifter than his legendary footwork. Suleiman Al-Obeid – celebrated as ‘Pelé' of Palestine’ for his dazzling skills – did not fall in the glory of sport, but while waiting in a...

     In an effort to enhance global cooperation against the rising threat of extremist ideology, Dr. Reham Salama, Executive Director of the Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism (AOCE), received Ms. Marilyn Olzac, Deputy...

     His Eminence, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayeb, received, Thursday, August 3rd, at the headquarters of Al-Azhar, the Pakistani Chief of Staff, Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of...

     Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism (AOCE) is closely monitoring the shooting incident that took place on Monday, July 28, 2025, inside an administrative building Manhattan, New York City, which resulted in the death...

    In a world filled with tensions and the rising voices of hatred, the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) remains a source of mercy and tolerance. In Islam, tolerance is not just an abstract concept; it is a reality reflected in the life...

     ISIS has systematically exploited the holy month of Ramadan to incite and justify violence, distorting the religious significance of a month traditionally associated with mercy, worship, and spiritual reflection. While Ramadan...

     Ramadan has never been merely a month of withdrawal or inactivity; rather, throughout Islamic history it has often been a time of determination, resilience, and purposeful action. In the midst of fasting, prayer, and spiritual...

By: Asmaa Muhammad Yusuf

     ISIS has exploited the holy month of Ramadan to incite and justify violence, distorting the religious significance of a month traditionally associated with mercy, worship, and spiritual reflection. While Ramadan historically...