Al Azhar Observer

 

Al-Azhar Grand Imam Receives Delegation from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines
The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Prof. Ahmed Al-Tayeb received Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Egypt’s Minister of Awqaf (Endowments), accompanied by a delegation from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), led by Archbishop...
Thursday, 3 September, 2026
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Meets Ministers of Religious Affairs, Muftis and Heads of Islamic Jurisprudence Academies Attending Dar Al-Iftaa Conference
     His Eminence Prof. Ahmed el-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, received Prof. Nazir Ayad, the Grand Mufti of Egypt on Thursday at Al-Azhar's headquarters, leading a delegation of guests attending the Egyptian Dar Al-Iftaa...
Thursday, 3 September, 2026
Al-Azhar Conveys Condolences to Algeria Following Devastating Forest Fires
     Al-Azhar Al-Sharif extends its heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathies to the leadership, government, and people of Algeria, as well as to the families of those lost in the widespread forest fires that have swept across...
Friday, 28 August, 2026
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Congratulates President Sisi and Muslim World on Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
     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...
Thursday, 27 August, 2026
Al-Azhar Offers Condolences to Nepal on Tragic Flood Victims and Calls for Immediate Global Humanitarian Aid and Support for Rescue Teams
     Al-Azhar Al-Sharif extends its deep condolences and sympathies to the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, its leadership and people, and to the families of the victims of devastating floods and landslides in the Himalayas...
Thursday, 27 August, 2026
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The Relationship Between God and Man in Islam
Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Hamdy Zaqzouq  President of Al-Azhar Center for Dialogue      1- God created man and established him as His vicegerent on earth and made the universe with its heavens and earth and all that...
Thursday, 15 March, 2018
What is the truth regarding Muslim wars (Jihad)?
Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Hamdy Zaqzouq President of Al-Azhar Center for Dialogue Edited by: Dr. Kamal Boraiqa Abdelsalam Hassan 1- There are many non-Muslims who have misunderstood the concept of Jihad in Islam. They even mistranslated the word...
Wednesday, 21 February, 2018
Why Does Islam Make the Testimony of Two Women Equal to That of One Man?
Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Hamdy Zaqzouq
Wednesday, 10 January, 2018
Al-Azhar Document on Al-Quds al-Shareef (Jerusalem)
     As the pace of Zionist Judaization of Jerusalem accelerates; Zionist attacks on Islamic sanctities, including the blessed mosque of al-Aqsa in Al-Haram Al-Sharif (Temple Mount) are increasing. Additionally, Zionist...
Wednesday, 10 January, 2018
What makes Jerusalem so Holy for Muslims?
    Al-Quds (Jerusalem) is a holy city for all Muslims. It derives its holiness from several religious and historical factors, including the following: The First Qiblah The first thing Jerusalem stands for in Muslims’...
Sunday, 17 December, 2017
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