The commemoration of Palestinian Prisoners' Day on April 17, 2026, takes place amidst the most severe and perilous conditions in the history of the Palestinian cause. This anniversary coincides with a marked escalation in repressive measures...

His Eminence, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhe Prof. Ahmed El-Tayeb,  conducted a phone call with His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, to congratulate him on the occasion of Easter. During the...

    The Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism (AOCE) hosted a high-level delegation from the Republic of Uzbekistan, comprising a select group of academic, diplomatic, and official leaders. The visit aimed to strengthen...

    Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism (AOCE), in collaboration with the Engineers for a Sustainable Egypt (ESE) Foundation, launched a new 3-day awareness program entitled “I am aware," aimed at protecting...

In collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism (AOCE) has successfully conducted a high-impact symposium for Cairo University students. The event is a key pillar of the national initiative,...

     Tolerance is often described as the art of accepting others, whether they are different in appearance, language, culture, religion or all of these at once. However, is tolerance truly an art of genuine acceptance or merely a...

By: Asmaa Muhammad Yusuf (Researcher, English Unit, AOCE)

    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...