Ministry of Religious Endowments tightens control over mosques
Latest step includes taking over three mosques proven to be run by…
Al-Azhar condemns partial demolition of Sunni mosque in Tehran
Sunni institution called such acts “incitement”
Ministry of Religious Endowments calls to brand Al-Azhar Front Scholars as ‘terrorists’
The group allegedly called for protests on 14 August in commemoration of…
Al-Azhar condemns alleged calls for protests on Rabaa Al-Adaweya anniversary
"Al-Azhar Scholars Front" allgedly calls for protests on 14 August, the Rabaa…
Al-Sisi calls on preachers to correct ‘flawed image’ of Islam
Since inauguration in 2014, president has instigated initiative with religious institutions to…
1,552 documented violations against students in 2014/15: AFTE
Arrests, suspensions and various disciplinary measures among violations against students
Al-Azhar denounces China’s banning of Ramadan fasting
China is depriving its Muslim population of their religious freedoms, says leading…
Disappeared, dead, and dismissed: AFTE records rise in students abuses as academic year ends
At least two students have died in the previous month; many have…
Al-Azhar magazine editor-in-chief resigns after slamming Christianity
Mohamed Omara is accused of instigating sectarian conflicts and "insulting Christianity"
Grand Imam Al-Tayeb leaves UK after Parliament, Prince Charles meetings
A formalised relationship between the Church of England and Al-Azhar was established…