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First Grand Mufti to be elected following the passing of the Amendments Act of Al-Azhar post-Mubarak era in Egypt. The Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar, to chair meeting today. The meeting of the Supreme Council of Senior Scholars of Al-Azhar (Hay’at Kubbar al-‘Ulama’) is currently in session presided by the Grand Imam, Dr […]

The 12th Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was held in Cairo from 6-7 February 2013. The Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb, forwarded his message as the Shaykh of Al-Azhar to the leaders of the Muslim world. Leaders of the Muslim world! All praise is for Allah, and salutations of peace and […]

‘Have Muslims misunderstood Evolution?’ is to be held on Saturday 5 January 2012 at Logan Hall in London. A unique conference has been organised by the Deen Institute to debate the topic of Evolution and Islam titled ‘Have Muslims misunderstood Evolution?’ which will be hosted by Myriam Francois-Cerrah bringing together individuals from different backgrounds to […]

WAAG UK, Jamia Al-Karam and WIC present ‘Love for the holy Prophet (peace be upon him)’ on New Year’s Day, 1 January 2013, in Warrington, Cheshire. Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada will be delivering a talk at the Second Annual Seerah Conference being held in Warrington on Tuesday 1 January 2013, on the topic of […]

For their scholarly influence, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb, and President of WAAG UK, Shaykh M I H Pirzada, are both counted amongst the 500 most influential Muslims in the world.  ‘The Muslim 500’ introduces a list of the 500 most influential Muslims in the world, researched and published by The Royal […]

Shaykh al-Azhar Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb congratulates US President Barack Obama reminding him of the issues of Palestine and Myanmar. On winning a second presidential term in the White House, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb, sent a letter of congratulations to the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, and forwarded […]

Former President of the United States Jimmy Carter, former Norwegian PM Gro Harlem Brundtland and former Irish President Mary Robinson visit the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar during the trip of ‘The Elders’ to Egypt in support of the current democratic transition applauding the role of Al-Azhar in this transition. On Tuesday 23rd October, former President […]

Intellectual response to the film ‘Innocence of Muslims’ by the President of WAAG UK, Shaykh M I H Pirzada in his detailed and thorough analysis of the film and the global situation.   The present time is certainly one that revolves around reflection for the Muslims the world over. With millions gathered at the plains […]

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar urges UN Secretary-General to pursue international resolution curbing insult towards symbols of all religions. The UK Branch of the World Association for Al-Azhar Graduates (WAAG UK) joins with Muslims the world over in condemnation and disappointment at the deliberately provocative release on the internet of the thirteen minute derogatory and deeply […]

Harrow Central Mosque in London hosts Egyptian Olympic Team and the Metropolitan Police Commissioner for Iftar meal organised by Iftar 2012. On 11 August 2012, the Egyptian Olympic Team visited the Harrow Central Mosque in London for a special programme in their honour and Iftar meal (fast-opening feast) organised by Iftar 2012. With the Olympic […]