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 […]
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News, UK News
15 Years Leading the Highest Seat of Islamic Knowledge – Tribute to the Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar
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Mar
Mar
Al-Azhar Alumni UK extends its warmest congratulations and appreciation to the Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar, on accomplishing fifteen years of unwavering service as the Grand Imam and esteemed Shaykh of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif. Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb assumed the office of the Grand Imam in 2010, having previously served as Grand Mufti of the […]
International Updates, News
Call for Unity: Al-Azhar Grand Imam leads Islamic Dialogue Conference in Bahrain
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Mar
Mar
An extraordinary conference designed to facilitate intra-Islamic dialogue was held in Manama, Bahrain, at the end of February 2025 titled ‘One Nation; One Shared Destiny’ which was headed by the Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar, who serves as Chairman of the global Muslim Council of Elders. Hosted by the King of Bahrain, over […]
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Mar
Mar
The International Day of Al-Azhar is being held on 7th Ramadan 1446 AH, marking 1085 years of uninterrupted scholarship and Islamic learning since the establishment of the Al-Azhar Mosque and this historic seat of knowledge on the 7th of Ramadan, 361 AH (972 CE) in Cairo, Egypt. As the oldest continuously operating centre of education […]
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Feb
Feb
On Sunday, 2 February 2025, Mr Bakhtyar Pirzada al-Azhari, President of Al-Azhar Alumni UK, visited the headquarters of the World Organization for Al-Azhar Graduates, located at the esteemed Al-Azhar University complex in Cairo, Egypt. The meeting was honoured by the presence of Shaykh Professor Dr Abbas Shoman, Secretary-General of the Council of Senior Scholars of […]
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Feb
Feb
President of Al-Azhar Alumni UK, Mr Bakhtyar Pirzada al-Azhari, recently visited the Al-Azhar Islamic Research Academy (AIRA) in a visit aimed at fostering understanding and exploring potential avenues for collaboration. Mr Bakhtyar Pirzada al-Azhari met with Professor Dr Mohammad Abdel Daim al-Jendi, the esteemed Secretary-General of AIRA, and was received by Dr Abdullah Ahmad, Director […]
International Updates, News, UK News
Report: Al-Azhar exhibition stand at the 56th Cairo International Book Fair
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Feb
Feb
The Al-Azhar Exhibition Stand at the Cairo International Book Fair, held over the past two weeks, stood out as a vibrant and multifaceted showcase of centuries of scholarship, cultural heritage, and educational contributions by one of the most esteemed Islamic institutions in the world. As the largest book fair in the Middle East, the Cairo […]
News, UK News
Al-Azhar Alumni UK Pays Tribute to 17 Years of the World Organisation for Al-Azhar Graduates
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Nov
Nov
Al-Azhar Alumni UK – the UK branch of the World Organisation for Al-Azhar Graduates (WOAG) – congratulates the leadership of Al-Azhar University and all colleagues within various departments of the World Organisation on completing 17 years of spreading the true message of Islam. Originally set up in 2007, the World Organisation was developed and continuously […]
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Nov
Nov
An intense five-week online programme organised by the World Organisation for Al-Azhar Graduates (WOAG) and the Al-Azhar International Academy for Training Imams, Preachers, and Fatwa Researchers for British Imams, mosque teachers, and preachers concluded last week. The closing ceremony was attended by Vice-Chairman of WOAG, Mr Wa’il Mahmud Bakhit, Secretary-General of WOAG, Dr ‘Abd al-Dayim […]
International Updates, News
The World Organisation for Al-Azhar Graduates Welcomes New Leadership with Focus on Moderation and Outreach
07
Nov
Nov
Under the auspice of the Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar, the World Organisation for Al-Azhar Graduates (WOAG) has appointed Shaykh Dr ‘Abbas Shoman as its new chairman, marking a new chapter in its mission to promote the principles of moderate Islam. Dr Shoman’s leadership team includes key figures such as Dr Salamah Da’ud, […]