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The Grand Imam: Describing a servant as “wadud” reflects love for obedience to Allah and hatred of disobedience


March 6, 2025

The servant’s share of Allah’s name “Al-Wadud” is reflected in loving for others what he loves for himself.His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, Prof. A

The Grand Imam:  Describing a servant as “wadud” reflects love for obedience to Allah and hatred of disobedience

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar: Allah Almighty may be described as the Loving (Al-Muhibb), but it is not one of His names


March 5, 2025

His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb said that the beautiful names of Allah revolve around attributes of beauty, as they inspire

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar:  Allah Almighty may be described as the Loving (Al-Muhibb), but it is not one of His names

Al-Azhar Grand Imam: Palestinian resilience is a sign of divine support— “Imam At-Tayyeb Program” Ep. 4


March 5, 2025

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar: The Palestinian people remained steadfast, proud, and clinging to their land. They returned like a flood, as if nothing had happened.They promised us that this century is

Al-Azhar Grand Imam: Palestinian resilience is a sign of divine support— “Imam At-Tayyeb Program” Ep. 4

Al-Azhar Grand Imam: Respect and courtesy must prevail among Islamic sects — “Imam At-Tayyeb Program” Ep. 3


March 3, 2025

Name-calling turns members of the one nation to enemies, and reviving strife between Shiites and Sunnis is a quick-exploding bomb with a strong impact.The Islamic nation possesses the elements of unit

Al-Azhar Grand Imam: Respect and courtesy must prevail among Islamic sects — “Imam At-Tayyeb Program” Ep. 3

Al-Azhar Grand Imam: Sunni–Shia differences stem from thought, not faith — “Imam At-Tayyeb Program” Ep. 2


March 2, 2025

Al-Azhar Grand Imam: The Islamic nation is in dire need of unity to confront the challenges of the era and to defeat its enemies.His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Coun

Al-Azhar Grand Imam: Sunni–Shia differences stem from thought, not faith — “Imam At-Tayyeb Program” Ep. 2

Al-AzharGrand Imam: Intra-Islamic Dialogue Initiative seeks to establish scholarly unity and shared vision among nations — “Imam At-Tayyeb Program”, Episode 1


March 1, 2025

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar: The supreme interests of Muslims must be prioritized over sectarian differencesGrand Imam of Al-Azhar:  We accept adherence to schools of thought, but reject fanaticism to

Al-AzharGrand Imam:  Intra-Islamic Dialogue Initiative seeks to establish scholarly unity and shared vision among nations — “Imam At-Tayyeb Program”, Episode 1

Al-Azhar’s Zakat and Charity House distributes 3,000 iftar meals under Imam’s supervision


March 1, 2025

Under the directives of His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zakat and Charity House, Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, the House is providing 3,000 iftar m

Al-Azhar’s Zakat and Charity House distributes 3,000 iftar meals under Imam’s supervision

Grand Imam congratulates President El-Sisi and Islamic, Arab Nations on arrival of Ramadan


February 28, 2025

The Grand Imam asks Muslims to pray for their Palestinian brothers during these blessed days.His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, extends his sincere congratulatio

Grand Imam congratulates President El-Sisi and Islamic, Arab Nations on arrival of Ramadan

Grand Imam mourns passing of senior scholar of rhetoric, Dr. Mahmoud Tawfiq Saad


February 27, 2025

“He did not seek any worldly gains. He lived devoted to seeking and spreading knowledge.”Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, mourns, on behalf of the Arab and Islamic nations, the passi

Grand Imam mourns passing of senior scholar of rhetoric, Dr. Mahmoud Tawfiq Saad

Grand Imam receives Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, MCE Secretary-General,


February 27, 2025

His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, received at Al-Azhar's headquarters His Excellency Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, the Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of El

Grand Imam receives Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, MCE Secretary-General,

Grand Imam and Iraqi Wisdom Movement Leader call for strengthening Islamic unity


February 26, 2025

The Grand Imam: Unity is the only path to the renaissance of our Arab and Islamic nation.The Grand Imam: We must be protective of our unity, as our nation has commonalities that we can build upon to u

Grand Imam and Iraqi Wisdom Movement Leader call for strengthening Islamic unity

Grand Imam meets Cypriot Parliament Speaker to boost bilateral cooperation


February 25, 2025

The Grand Imam: The essence of Islam's message is to spread and establish peace among all There is no solution to what the world is suffering today except by returning to religion Cypriot Parliamen

Grand Imam meets Cypriot Parliament Speaker to boost bilateral cooperation

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar honors Malaysian PM with Muslim Elders’ Shield for contributions to Islam


February 20, 2025

What happened in Gaza would not have occurred if there were true Islamic unity, the Grand Imam to Malaysian PM   We must prioritize Islamic brotherhood and the future of the Muslim nation ov

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar honors Malaysian PM with Muslim Elders’ Shield for contributions to Islam

Kazakhstan’s President invites Grand Imam of Al-Azhar to inaugurate next Congress of Religious Leaders


February 19, 2025

Al-Azhar Grand Imam’s speech accurately described the state of the Muslim nation and proposed solutions to division and fragmentation, Kazakh Senate ChairmanWe appreciate Al-Azhar’s role in promoting

Kazakhstan’s President invites Grand Imam of Al-Azhar to inaugurate next Congress of Religious Leaders

King of Bahrain welcomes Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, praises his role in strengthening solidarity and addressing challenges


February 19, 2025

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, received today, Wednesday, at the Sakhir Royal Palace, His Eminence Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Mu

King of Bahrain welcomes Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, praises his role in strengthening solidarity and addressing challenges

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar delivers keynote speech at Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference in presence of Bahrain’s King


Feb 19 ,2025

Our division and fragmentation have emboldened others against us, to the point that they seek the displacement of the Palestinian people from their land to build a tourist resort.  The time

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar delivers keynote speech at Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference in presence of Bahrain’s King

Grand Imam's speech at Inter-Islamic Dialogue Conference in Bahrain


February 19, 2025

Palestine - the guiding compass of the nation and its greatest cause - stands as a true witness to the urgent need for a cooperative “union” that defends the rights of this nation.  

Grand Imam's speech at Inter-Islamic Dialogue Conference in Bahrain

Al-Azhar Grand Imam arrives in Bahrain for Inter-Islamic Dialogue Conference following royal invitation


February 18, 2025

His Eminence Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders (MCE), arrived today, Tuesday, in the Bahraini capital, Manama, to attend the acti

Al-Azhar Grand Imam arrives in Bahrain for Inter-Islamic Dialogue Conference following royal invitation

Al-Azhar Grand Imam heads to Bahrain for the Inter-Islamic Dialogue Conference


February 18, 2025

His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, departed the homeland this Tuesday afternoon, heading to the Kingdom of Bahrain to attend the Inter-Islamic Dialogue Conferenc

Al-Azhar Grand Imam heads to Bahrain for the Inter-Islamic Dialogue Conference

Al-Azhar GI offers condolences to Rahiq El-Sayed’s Family, arranges Umrah trip for parents


December 24, 2024

His Eminence Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, Al-Azhar Grand Imam (GI), made a phone call today, Tuesday, to the family of the student, Raheeq El-Sayed Gomaa, a third-year secondary school student, at Horin Pre

Al-Azhar GI offers condolences to Rahiq El-Sayed’s Family, arranges Umrah trip for parents

Al-Azhar GI inspects Zakat and Charity House, urges top-quality services for beneficiaries


December 24, 2024

His Eminence Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, Al-Azhar Grand Imam (GI), inspected the main building of the Zakat and Charity House, inside the headquarters of Al-Azhar. His Eminence was accompanied by His Excel

Al-Azhar GI inspects Zakat and Charity House, urges top-quality services for beneficiaries

In a humanitarian gesture, Al-Azhar GI halts institute inauguration to comfort Luxor child and listen to his poem


December 22, 2024

Al-Azhar Grand Imam comforts a Luxorian child at the opening of the Mohamed Atayto Institute and asks the attendees to stop the opening ceremony to listen to the child’s poem.In a kind gesture, His Em

In a humanitarian gesture, Al-Azhar GI halts institute inauguration to comfort Luxor child and listen to his poem

Al-Azhar GI inaugurates Mohammad Atayto Institute in Luxor, celebrates with students


December 22, 2024

In a joyous atmosphere, His Eminence Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, Al-Azhar Grand Imam (GI) inaugurated this morning, Sunday, the Mohamed Atayto Languages Institute in Al-Tayeb Square area in the city of Qur

Al-Azhar GI inaugurates Mohammad Atayto Institute in Luxor, celebrates with students

Al-Azhar GI’s 2024 international tours promote cultural dialogue and Islamic causes


December 20, 2024

The year 2024 witnessed a series of foreign visits by His Eminence Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, Al-Azhar Grand Imam, which contributed to strengthening Al-Azhar’s position as one of the most prominent relig

Al-Azhar GI’s 2024 international tours promote cultural dialogue and Islamic causes

Al-Azhar GI and Indonesian President call for pressure to end Gaza aggression and genocide


December 18, 2024

Al-Azhar Grand Imam (GI) stresses the necessity of Arab and Islamic unity to confront the successive crises facing our Islamic worldWe count on Indonesian graduates of Al-Azhar to spread the values of

Al-Azhar GI and Indonesian President call for pressure to end Gaza aggression and genocide

Al-Azhar’s achievements in 2024: A pioneering role and continuous giving… Imam Al-Tayyeb meets with Kings and presidents


December 17, 2024

The Grand Imam meets and converses with 16 Kings and Presidents in 2024 on issues concerning the world and humanity.His Eminence Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif had memorab

Al-Azhar’s achievements in 2024:  A pioneering role and continuous giving… Imam Al-Tayyeb meets with Kings and presidents

Al-Azhar GI discusses cooperation with Minister of Labor


December 16, 2024

His Eminence Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, Al-Azhar Grand Imam (GI), received today, Monday at Al-Azhar, Mr. Mohamed Gobran, Minister of Labor, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation.During the meeting, it w

Al-Azhar GI discusses cooperation with Minister of Labor

Al-Azhar GI welcomes Minister of Social Solidarity


December 12, 2024

His Eminence Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, Al-Azhar Grand Imam (GI) received today, Thursday, at Al-Azhar Headquarters, Dr. Maya Morsi, Minister of Social Solidarity.His Eminence the Grand Imam stressed the

Al-Azhar GI welcomes Minister of Social Solidarity

Grand Imam meets with Finance Minister at Al-Azhar


December 12, 2024

His Eminence Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, received Mr. Ahmed Kouchouk, Egypt’s Minister of Finance, to discuss the financial requirements related to the various sectors

Grand Imam meets with Finance Minister at Al-Azhar

Al-Azhar GI discusses cooperation with Qatar National Library Director


December 11, 2024

His Eminence Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, Al-Azhar Grand Imam (GI), received today, Wednesday, at Al-Azhar, Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari, Qatari Minister of State and President of the Qatar National Li

Al-Azhar GI discusses cooperation with Qatar National Library Director

Al-Azhar GI meets with National Media Authority Chairman


December 10, 2024

Enhancing cooperation to support Al-Azhar’s moderate message, Chairman of the National Media AuthorityHis Eminence Prof. Ahmad al-Tayyeb, Al-Azhar Grand Imam (GI), received today, Tuesday, at Al-Azhar

Al-Azhar GI meets with National Media Authority Chairman

President of Djibouti extends invitation to Al-Azhar GI


December 9, 2024

The Grand Imam meets Djibouti’s Minister of Islamic Affairs to discuss educational and dawah supportOur nation loves Al-Azhar and its Grand Imam and have great respect and appreciation for Al-Azhar sc

President of Djibouti extends invitation to Al-Azhar GI

The Grand Imam receives Egypt's new Ambassador to the Philippines


December 5, 2024

His Eminence Prof. Ahmad al-Tayyeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, received Ambassador Nader Zaki, the new Egyptian Ambassador to the Philippines, to discuss ways to enhance Al-Azhar’s educatio

The Grand Imam receives Egypt's new Ambassador to the Philippines

Malian FM invites Al-Azhar GI for official visit


December 2, 2024

The Grand Imam receives Malian Foreign Minister to discuss ways to enhance Al-Azhar’s educational and dawah support for the people of Mali.We support the independence of African nations and the libera

Malian FM invites Al-Azhar GI for official visit

Al-Azhar congratulates UAE on its 53rd National Day


December 2, 2024

His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders (MCE), Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, extends his sincere congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zay

Al-Azhar congratulates UAE on its 53rd National Day

Al-Azhar GI receives President of the Egyptian Senate


November 27, 2024

Al-Azhar is the home of the Arab and Islamic family and one of the most prominent soft powers of our beloved Egypt, President of the Egyptian SenateAl-Azhar Grand Imam (GI) and MCE Chairman, Prof. Ahm

Al-Azhar GI receives President of the Egyptian Senate

Al-Azhar GI receives President of Djibouti National Assembly


November 27, 2024

We seek to enhance the presence of Al-Azhar scholars in our country to establish the moderate approach and protect our youth from the dangers of polarization, President of Djibouti National Assembly

Al-Azhar GI receives President of Djibouti National Assembly

Al-Azhar GI receives Malaysian Ambassador to follow up on implementation of cooperation protocols


November 26, 2024

Al-Azhar Grand Imam (GI) and MCE Chairman, Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, received HE Ambassador Mohamed Tarid Sofian, Malaysian Ambassador to Cairo, to follow up on the implementation of the cooperation prot

Al-Azhar GI receives Malaysian Ambassador to follow up on implementation of cooperation protocols

Ready to increase scholarships for youth of Côte d'Ivoire and train Ivorian imams at Al-Azhar Training Academy, Al-Azhar GI


November 26, 2024

Al-Azhar Grand Imam (GI) and MCE Chairman, Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, received today, Tuesday, at Al-Azhar HQ, Ambassador Dole Gueu Albert, Ambassador of Côte d'Ivoire to Cairo, to discuss ways to support

Ready to increase scholarships for youth of Côte d'Ivoire and train Ivorian imams at Al-Azhar Training Academy, Al-Azhar GI

Al-Azhar praises President El-Sisi’s directives that removed hundreds of people from terrorism lists


November 25, 2024

Al-Azhar Grand Imam (GI) and MCE Chairman, Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, expressed his appreciation for the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of Egypt, which paved the way for the remov

Al-Azhar praises President El-Sisi’s directives that removed hundreds of people from terrorism lists

Al-Azhar GI offers condolences to Pope Francis on the death of Cardinal Ayuso


November 25, 2024

Al-Azhar Grand Imam (GI) and MCE Chairman, Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, sent a letter of condolences to His Holiness Pope Francis, Pope of the Catholic Church, in which he expressed his sincere condolences

Al-Azhar GI offers condolences to Pope Francis on the death of Cardinal Ayuso

Al-Azhar GI receives Speaker of Egyptian House of Representatives


November 25, 2024

Al-Azhar Grand Imam (GI) and MCE Chairman, Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, received this afternoon, Counselor Hanafy Ali El Gebaly, Speaker of the House of Representatives. His Excellency was keen to offer his

Al-Azhar GI receives Speaker of Egyptian House of Representatives

Al-Azhar GI receives Bolivian FM


November 24, 2024

Al-Azhar Grand Imam (GI) and MCE Chairman, Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb received today, Sunday, at Al-Azhar HQ, Mrs. Celinda Sosa, Bolivian Minister of Foreign Affairs.His Eminence the Grand Imam welcomed th

Al-Azhar GI receives Bolivian FM

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