As part of its pioneering role in countering extremist ideology, the Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism delivered an extensive academic lecture to a visiting delegation from the Islamic University of Maldives. The...

  Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism (AOCE) continues its “Pillars of Awareness” initiative, aimed at enhancing critical thinking skills among youth. During the workshops, The AOCE researchers gave an overview of...

     Mr. Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, praised the efforts of His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, affirming that His Eminence's distinguished journey represents a global model of...

    Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism (AOCE) today resumed the 2026 edition of its "Pillars of Awareness" program. The event opened with welcoming remarks by Mr. Mohamed Farghali, a researcher at the AOCE’s...

     His Eminence, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Prof. Ahmed El-Tayeb, extends his heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, and the great Egyptian people on the occasion...

     The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar extends his sincere congratulations to His Excellency President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Arab and Muslim nations on the occasion of the birth anniversary...

By: His Eminence Prof. Ahmed Al-Tayeb (Grand Imam of Al-Azhar) -Translated by: Asmaa Muhammad Yusuf (Researcher, English Unit, AOCE)

Prepared by: Arabic Unit, AOCE - Translated by: Mahmoud Kamel (Researcher, English Unit, AOCE)

By: Noura Mahmoud Abu Ibrahim (Researcher, English Unit, AOCE)

       The Prophet’s immigration (hijrah) is a unique event in Islamic history, serving as the launching pad for the nascent Islamic nation toward consolidating its foundations, establishing its presence, securing its...