On the 1086th  anniversary of the foundation of Al-Azhar, we stand in reverence before an institution that has never been merely a mosque. Rather, it has long been – and remains- the oldest fully integrated university...

     Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism (AOCE) extends its sincere congratulations to Muslims around the world on the occasion of the advent of the blessed month of Ramadan, praying to Allah, the Almighty, to make this...

     Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism (AOCE) is leading the International Intellectual Movement at the British University in Egypt (BUE) to promote integration between religions and human rights. In collaboration with...

     As part of growing collaboration, Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism (AOCE) received officials from the European Union (EU) and representatives of member states for a study visit organized by the Directorate-General...

    On the occasion of Police Day, observed on January 25, Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism reaffirms that security is the fundamental pillar upon which nations are built, as neither economic development nor social stability...

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...

  Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) is not just an act of worship or a set of rituals performed by a pilgrim. Rather, it is more a profound message aimed at reforming the human being and renewing relationship with the Almighty Allah, with...

     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)