Bakhtyar Pirzada al-Azhari attended the Holocaust memorial event held at the Retford Town Hall hosted by the Mayor of Retford. “27th January is the day for everyone to remember the millions of people murdered in the Holocaust, under Nazi Persecution and in the subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur. On Holocaust Memorial Day […]
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International Updates, News
Shaykh al-Azhar send important message to UNESCO Protection of Endangered Cultural Heritage conference
28
Dec
Dec
Grand Imam pleased by initiative that ‘seeks to repair and protect endangered cultural heritage’ The international “Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage” conference aimed at protecting cultural heritage during armed conflicts took place in Abu Dhabi on 2nd and 3rd December, under the banner of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The event was […]
International Updates, News
Al-Azhar mourns a humble mountain of knowledge – The distinguished jurist Dr Ra’fat Usman
24
Dec
Dec
On Saturday 24 December 2016, the world lost a towering man of knowledge with expertise in Islamic law and jurisprudence. A life-long devoted seeker of knowledge having lived his entire life within the embrace of Al-Azhar, Dr Ra’fat Usman leaves behind a legacy of knowledge through his literary works that adorn the libraries of Egypt […]
21
Dec
Dec
Grand Imam meets with Coptic Pope after attacks on church and mosque. The Al-Azhar Grand Imam condemned the terrorist blast that occurred near Al-Salam Mosque in Giza Governorate on 9th December. An explosion on a main Cairo square killed six policemen and wounded another two in the attack. The terrorists targeted the police in front of […]
14
Dec
Dec
The Muslim Council of Elders announces the launch of an international youth forum. The Muslim Council of Elders held its ninth meeting in Abu Dhabi last night under the chairmanship of the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and President of the Council, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar. Also in attendance was the learned scholar and member […]
18
Oct
Oct
WAAG UK Vice-President, Bakhtyar Pirzada, spoke of the role and religious significance of children in Islamic tradition. Report from Muslim Charity correspondent: Muslim Charity officially launched its ‘Children of the World’ campaign at the House of Lords earlier. The event – hosted by Lord Nazir Ahmed of Rotherham – showcased a range of projects that […]
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Sep
Sep
Events to mark Peace Day are held at Eaton Hall and local Eaton Church Wednesday 21 September 2016 marks the International Day of Peace. The International Day of Peace, or Peace Day, is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution 36/37, the General Assembly has […]
International Updates, News
Al-Azhar and World Council of Churches organise inter-faith forum for the youth
30
Aug
Aug
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar, calls on the youth to be ambassadors of peace. The first of its kind inter-faith forum for the youth titled ‘Youth Engagement, Religion and Violence’ was held at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt, jointly organised by the influential institution of Al-Azhar and the World Council of […]
05
Aug
Aug
Al-Azhar Grand Imam is hosted by the people of Chechnya during three-day official visit The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar, travelled to the Republic of Chechnya at the invitation of the President of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, on an official three day visit. The Al-Azhar delegation comprised of the senior scholars and […]
31
Jul
Jul
Shaykh Ahmad Tijani Ali Cisse is leader of Western Africa’s key position of Islamic leadership, the Grand Mosque of Madina Baye in Senegal. On 27th July 2016, the United Kingdom Branch of the World Association for Al-Azhar Graduates (WAAG UK) was honoured to host the influential Shaykh Ahmad Tijani Ali Cisse who is counted as […]