Category Archives: News

WAAG UK, Jamia Al-Karam and WIC present ‘Love for the holy Prophet (peace be upon him)’ on New Year’s Day, 1 January 2013, in Warrington, Cheshire. Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada will be delivering a talk at the Second Annual Seerah Conference being held in Warrington on Tuesday 1 January 2013, on the topic of […]

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 […]

Shaykh al-Azhar Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb congratulates US President Barack Obama reminding him of the issues of Palestine and Myanmar. On winning a second presidential term in the White House, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb, sent a letter of congratulations to the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, and forwarded […]

Former President of the United States Jimmy Carter, former Norwegian PM Gro Harlem Brundtland and former Irish President Mary Robinson visit the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar during the trip of ‘The Elders’ to Egypt in support of the current democratic transition applauding the role of Al-Azhar in this transition. On Tuesday 23rd October, former President […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

WAAG UK organises the ‘Ramadan 2012 – Reforming our Lives’ tour around the UK. Upon the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan 1433 AH, the UK Branch of the World Association for Al-Azhar Graduates (WAAG UK) forwards best wishes and greetings to all the Muslims around the world on behalf of all its members […]

WAAG International announces scheme for the electronic registration of Al-Azhar University graduates from around the world. The head office of the World Association for Al-Azhar Graduates International based at Al-Azhar University in Cairo has launched a campaign to provide swift online registration for the graduates of Al-Azhar University scattered around the world in their thousands. […]

Delegation of 39 top performing students of Pakistan are introduced to Al-Azhar University and the WAAG project during their visit to the United Kingdom. On Tuesday 26 June 2012, a delegation comprising of thirty-nine top merit students from Pakistan formally visited the institution of Jamia Al-Karam where they were hosted by the United Kingdom Branch […]