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 […]
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Dec
Dec
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 […]
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Oct
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 […]
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Sep
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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Jul
Jul
Project to produce certified Qur’an in Braille is launched under the supervision of senior scholars of Al-Azhar. Under the supervision of the Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar, a first kind initiative has been launched to produce a certified copy of the holy Qur’an in Braille for the blind with the project looking further […]
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The First Annual Conference for Al-Azhar Graduates in the UK المؤتمر الاول لخريجي الازهر الشريف ببريطانيا
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Jul
Jul
WAAG UK holds first annual round-table conference of Al-Azhar Graduates in the UK presided by Professor Dr al-Qasabi Zalat On Sunday 17 June 2012, a respected Al-Azhar delegation led by Professor Dr al-Qasabi Mahmud Zalat, Deputy of the Grand Imam, former President of Al-Azhar University and current Academic and Intellectual Advisor to the World Association […]
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Jun
Jun
SCR London organises the First International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities in the Islamic World held in London and WAAG UK receives Dr Gadelrab upon her arrival to the UK. On Sunday 27 May 2012, Dr Olfat Ibrahim Gadelrab (Head, Faculty of Commerce at Al-Azhar University, Egypt), arrived at London Heathrow Airport and was […]
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May
May
Bakhtyar Pirzada al-Azhari heads delegation from WAAG UK to meet with the UAE Presidential Advisor, Shaykh Al-Sayed Ali Al-Hashemi in London. On Wednesday 16 May 2012, a delegation from the United Kingdom Branch of the World Association for Al-Azhar Graduates (WAAG UK) headed by the Vice President Bakhtyar Pirzada al-Azhari and including the Executive Assistant […]
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May
May
Accompanied by Br Fuad Nahdi and Shaykh Bakr Ba Shu’ayb, Shaykh al-Habib welcomes the establishment of WAAG UK and applauds its activities The atmosphere on the eve of Sunday 6 May 2012 at Eaton Hall in Retford lit up as the renowned scholar and spiritual leader, Shaykh al-Habib Ali al-Jifri, came to Retford and visited […]