Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un On behalf of everyone at Jamia Al-Karam and Al-Azhar Alumni UK, Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada and Bakhtyar H. Pirzada al-Azhari extend their condolences on the passing of Shaykh Prof. Dr. Ahmad Umar Hashim. They express deep sadness and grief as the scholarly world of Islam, particularly Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, […]
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Oct
Oct
Al-Azhar Alumni UK, the UK Branch of the World Organisation for Al-Azhar Graduates, issues its strong condemnation of the abhorrent attack that took place in north Manchester on 2 October 2025. The stabbing outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, which resulted in the tragic loss of life and serious injury, is a vile […]
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Sep
Sep
On the occasion of the International Day of Sign Language, a new initiative in training preachers and religious leaders was launched by Al-Azhar University at an inaugural event held on 23 September 2025. The event was organised under the patronage of the Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar, in cooperation with the World Organisation […]
International Updates, News
Shaykh Dr Abbas Shoman Tackles Modern Youth Challenges in Powerful Cairo Address
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Jul
Jul
Highlights: Many approaches to women and family issues worsen the crisis, shifting them from being beneficial to harmful. Our enemies have occupied minds before land, spreading dependency, division and distraction. Youth fascination with imported trends threatens identity and values. Drugs and electronic games are draining young people and destroying families. Report: Shaykh Dr Abbas Shoman, […]
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Jul
Jul
During a notable gathering in London, Al-Azhar Alumni UK, which is the UK Branch of the World Organisation for Al-Azhar Graduates, convened a special roundtable meeting with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, President of Zaytuna College (California, USA. The session, held on Thursday, 26th June 2025, was chaired by Bakhtyar Pirzada al-Azhari, President of Al-Azhar Alumni UK, […]
News, UK News
President of Al-Azhar Alumni UK Attends National Commemoration of Srebrenica Genocide at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.
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Jun
Jun
On 17 June 2025, Al-Azhar Alumni UK President, Bakhtyar Pirzada al-Azhari, attended the UK National Srebrenica Memorial at St. Paul’s Cathedral, marking 30 years since the genocide of over 8,000 Muslims in Srebrenica. The ceremony was attended by high-profile figures including the Grand Mufti of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Reis Husein Kavazović; the Mayor of London, […]
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Jun
Jun
On Saturday, 31 May 2025, Al-Azhar Alumni UK, the UK Branch of the World Organisation for Al-Azhar Graduates, hosted a prestigious programme in collaboration with Jamia Al-Karam titled ‘Honouring Our Mosques: Dialogue & Appreciation Event’ at its head office in Retford. The event gathered mosque leaders, Imams and scholars from across the UK to honour […]
International Updates, News
The Grand Imam Delivers Powerful Keynote Address at Arab Media Summit in Dubai
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May
May
The Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar, the Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders delivered the keynote address during the opening session of the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates which was held from May 26 to May 28, 2025. This event was attended by leaders of various Arab media channels […]
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Apr
Apr
Al-Azhar Alumni UK – the UK branch of the World Organization for Al-Azhar Graduates – joins the Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar, in expressing deep condolences on the passing of Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, who died aged 88 on Easter Monday. Pope Francis […]
International Updates, News
On the passing of Shaykh Prof Dr Mohammed Husayn ‘Abd al-‘Aziz al-Mahrasawi
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Apr
Apr
Indeed we are for Allah, and to Him we are to return. Al-Azhar Alumni UK – the UK branch of the World Organization for Al-Azhar Graduates – extends its sincere prayers and condolences upon the sudden passing of Shaykh Prof Dr Mohammed Husayn ‘Abd al-‘Aziz al-Mahrasawi, former President of Al-Azhar University and President of the […]