Taliban's ban on women's university studies contradicts with Sharia, says Egypt's Al-Azhar cleric

Dec 25, 2022

The Grand Imam said that he "deeply" regrets the decision issued by the authorities in Afghanistan, preventing Afghan women's access to university education.

UAE: Chairman of Muslim Council of Elders visits Late Sheikh Zayed's Tomb

Jul 14, 2024

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, Professor Ahmed Al-Tayeb, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and was...

Al-Azhar Grand Imam highlights importance of cooperation with UAE religious institutions

Aug 25, 2024

Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, highlighted Al-Azhar's commitment to enhancing cooperation with religious institutions in...

Muslims across country celebrate 'Shab-e-Baraat'; Jama Masjid Shahi Imam declares son as his successor

Feb 25, 2024

The Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari on Sunday declared his son as his successor in a 'dastarbandi' ceremony held at...

Bahrain's Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muslim Council of Elders discuss preparations for Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference

Feb 16, 2025

Distinguished attendees will include Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, along with leading scholars...

Nahyan bin Mubarak meets Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, reaffirms UAE's commitment to promoting peace, co-existence

Nov 02, 2024

This statement was made during his meeting on Saturday with Ahmed El-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of...