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 […]
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International Updates, News
Al-Azhar Grand Imam Emphasises the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Serving Humanity
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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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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 […]
International Updates, News, UK News
The President of Al-Azhar Alumni UK Meets Bosnian President at Oxford Lecture
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The President of Al-Azhar Alumni UK, Bakhtyar Pirzada al-Azhari, attended a keynote lecture delivered by His Excellency President Željko Komšić, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, during the President’s official visit to the United Kingdom last week. The lecture took place on Thursday 4 December at the University of Oxford and was jointly […]
International Updates, News
Human Rights Representative of the EU Meets the Al-Azhar Grand Imam in Cairo
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Dec
Dec
The Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb, Shaykh Al-Azhar, received Ms Kajsa Ollongren, the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights, to discuss ways to strengthen joint cooperation. The Grand Imam stated that Al-Azhar has a clear position on the issue of human rights, saying:“I am among those who believe that many human rights are agreed […]
International Updates, News
The Undersecretary of Al-Azhar Inspects the Sign Language Learning Programme at Al-Azhar Mosque
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Dec
Dec
Dr Muhammad al-Duwaini, Undersecretary of Al-Azhar and Member of the Board of Directors of the World Organisation for Al-Azhar Graduates, inspected the Sign Language Learning Programme at Al-Azhar Mosque. He was accompanied by Dr Hani Awda, Director General of Al-Azhar Mosque, and Dr Elham Shaheen, Assistant Secretary General for Preachers’ Affairs. The programme is a […]
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Al-Azhar Alumni UK echoes the statement of the Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar, that Islamophobia, fuelled by ignorance and extreme rhetoric, distorts the true teachings of Islam, which calls for mutual understanding and cooperation. The Al Azhar Grand Imam has said, “Combating Islamophobia is a universal struggle that requires collective effort.” He highlighted […]
International Updates, News
World-renowned Thinker Professor Jeffrey Sachs Visits the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo and the Al-Azhar Grand Imam at His Residence in Al-Qurna
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Professor Jeffrey Sachs, Professor of Economics and Director of the Centre for Sustainable Development at Columbia University in the United States and one of the most prominent thinkers in the world, visited the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo on Tuesday, 11 November 2025. The trip also included a meeting with the Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb […]
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The Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh Al-Azhar, hosted the King of Belgium, Louis Philippe, at his office in Cairo on Saturday, 1 November 2025. King Louis was touring Egypt on an official visit, to attend the inauguration ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum. The Grand Imam highlighted the Document on Human Fraternity, which he […]
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The Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh Al-Azhar, who is also Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, was hosted by the President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, in Rome on Monday, 27 October 2025. This visit took place whilst the Grand Imam was in Italy attending the international conference titled ‘Daring Peace’. During the visit, […]