On the occasion of Isra’ and Mi‘raj (the miraculous night Journey), His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Prof. Ahmed al-Tayeb, extended his congratulations to all Muslims all over the world. He emphasized that...

     On Monday, January 5, His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayeb, accompanied by a high-level delegation, visited His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, to...

Al-Azhar Commemorates the 80th Birthday of Grand Imam Ahamd Al-Tayeb In recognition of its eminent scholars and distinguished symbols, and as a reminder to successive generations that sincere dedication is measured not by the passage of years...

    Throughout 2025, Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism (AOCE) remained committed to its mission: monitoring, analyzing, and documenting the most pressing global issues, with a particular focus on the Palestinian cause and...

     Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has described 2025 as “The Year of Journalism’s Collapse,” noting that targeting media professionals has transgressed all boundaries. According to the organization, the Gaza...

     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...