His Majesty King Charles III visited Cambridge Central Mosque on Monday 20 July 2026, where he was welcomed by the distinguished British Muslim scholar Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad, also known as Dr Timothy Winter, together with civic, religious and community representatives. During the visit, the King praised the quality and care reflected in the mosque’s […]
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On Monday 13 July 2026, Mr Bakhtyar H. Pirzada, President of the UK Branch of the World Organisation for Al-Azhar Graduates, attended the UK National Srebrenica Memorial Day Ceremony at Church House, Westminster. He was accompanied by Imam Abu Baqar Ali of Daar Abdullah Ibn Umar, Bradford, and Imam Haroon Hussain of Masjid Ghausia, Huddersfield. […]
International Updates
Al-Azhar’s Grand Imam Calls for Global Consensus on Human Rights with French Ambassador
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The Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar, received Ms Isabelle Rome, the French Ambassador for Human Rights in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday, 7th May 2026. A range of topics were discussed relating to human rights and fundamental freedoms, including ways to strengthen dialogue around the frameworks underpinning human rights in both the East and […]
News, UK News
Peaceful Coexistence: Exclusive Online Lecture by Senior Al-Azhar Scholar, Dr Ibrahim al-Hudhud, for Members of Al-Azhar Alumni UK
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May
On Tuesday, 19 May 2026, Al-Azhar Alumni UK hosted an online lecture and dialogue session on the important theme of peaceful coexistence and countering extremist narratives. The session featured an insightful lecture by the esteemed Prof. Dr Ibrahim al-Hudhud, former President of Al-Azhar University, currently serving as one of its senior scholars and as Special […]
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Apr
Al-Azhar Alumni UK, in collaboration with the World Organisation for Al-Azhar Graduates, based at the prestigious Al-Azhar University in Egypt, presents a timely seminar titled: Promoting Social Peace and Coexistence, taking place on Wednesday, 8th April 2026. This is an online seminar delivered by the expert scholars of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and will delve into the […]
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The International Day of Al-Azhar 7th Ramadan 1447 AH Allah’s name I begin with, the utmost Kind, the ever Merciful. On the 7th of Ramadan 1447 AH, we commemorate 1086 years since the founding of Al-Azhar Mosque in the year 361 AH (972 CE); a moment that laid the foundations of what would become the […]
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Al-Azhar Alumni UK, whose head office is based at Jamia Al-Karam, welcomed a national meeting of tutors delivering Arabic Grammar and Islamic Studies programmes across the UK. Tutors from cities including London, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Derby, Huddersfield, Newcastle, Nelson and Peterborough gathered to reflect on shared aims and strengthen collaboration. The tutors include graduates of […]
International Updates, News
Al-Azhar Grand Imam Emphasises the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Serving Humanity
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Jan
Jan
The Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb, Shaykh al-Azhar, received on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, a delegation of federal ministers of Islamic affairs and religious endowments (awqaf), along with senior religious jurists (muftis) from several Muslim countries. The political and religious leaders are in Cairo to participate in the 36th Conference of the Supreme Council for […]
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Jan
إمام التراويح المحترف – طوّر أدائك الصوتي وارتقِ بتلاوتك في شهر رمضاندورة علمية لإعداد أئمة التراويح وقراء القرآن الكريم Prepare for the month of Ramadan in the best manner by refining your recitation, learning the rulings of leading the prayer, and understanding the principles of pausing and continuing recitation, taught by a qualified Al-Azhar expert […]
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Jan
A Tribute to His Eminence, Grand Imam Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb, Shaykh al-Azhar, on His 80th Birthday By Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain PirzadaFounder and Principal of Jamia Al-KaramPatron of Al-Azhar Alumni UKAuthor of Qur’an: The Sublime Word The celebration of the 80th birthday of His Eminence, the Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb, Shaykh al-Azhar, is not […]