WAAG UK joins with Al-Azhar University in expressing condolence to the people of South Africa at the passing away of their iconic leader, Nelson Mandela. The United Kingdom Branch of the World Association for Al-Azhar Graduates (WAAG UK) joined with the Central Office of WAAG in Cairo and Al-Azhar University in forwarding condolences and sympathy […]
Category Archives: News
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Nov
Nov
‘The Muslim 500’ recognises the Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar, as the most influential Muslim in the world in latest edition of 2013. President of WAAG UK, Shaykh M I H Pirzada, also recognised amongst the 500 most influential Muslims in the world. ‘The Muslim 500’ introduces a list of the 500 most […]
International Updates, News
“Al-Azhar Transcends All Attempts of Polarisation” – Shaykh al-Azhar Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb
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Aug
Aug
The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar issues his strong statement in light of the recent violence on the streets of Egypt addressing all factions of society. On Saturday 17 August 2013, the Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar, released his highly significant statement in view of the continuing bloodshed and violence on the streets of […]
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Apr
Apr
There is no justification for such an act of utter violence or the attacking of mosques. ‘The murder of Shaykh Dr Sa’id Ramadan al-Buti is a colossal loss’, the statement reads. Al-Azhar has released a statement strongly condemning the killing of scholars and the innocent as well as the assault on the sanctity of mosques […]
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Mar
Mar
With support from the University of Cambridge, Al-Azhar University provides special training for Imams and Muslim Chaplains working in British prisons. A group of twelve Imams and Muslim Chaplains working in Her Majesty’s Prison Service recently took part in a new initiative launched by the World Association for Al-Azhar Graduates at the University of Al-Azhar […]
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Feb
Feb
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
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
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 […]