On Sunday 26 October 2025, two simultaneous seminars were held under the title ‘Embracing the Middle Way’ at the Madina Mosque in Oldham and the Masjid E Ghosia in Bolton. The Oldham seminar was led by senior lecturer and Board Member of Al-Azhar Alumni UK, Dr Hafiz Mahboob Hussain al-Azhari, and the Bolton seminar was […]
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International Updates, News
Justice, Peace, Moral Compass and Artificial Intelligence – Al-Azhar Grand Imam Speaks to World and Faith Leaders in Rome, Italy
30
Oct
Oct
The Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh Al-Azhar, delivered the keynote address in the opening session of the international conference on peace, titled ‘Daring Peace’. Present in the session, which took place at Sant’Egidio, in Rome, Italy, were the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, Queen Mathilde of Belgium and numerous other international leaders, […]
International Updates, News
Al-Azhar Alumni UK Congratulates Dr ‘Abd al-Dayim Nusayr on His Appointment as Member of the Egyptian Senate
24
Oct
Oct
Al-Azhar Alumni UK, which is the UK branch of the World Organisation for Al-Azhar Graduates, extends its congratulations to Professor Dr ‘Abd al-Dayim Nusayr, the Organisation’s Secretary-General and Advisor to the Grand Imam Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb, Shaykh al-Azhar, upon his appointment as Member of the Egyptian Senate (Upper House) of the Arab Republic of Egypt. […]
07
Oct
Oct
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un On behalf of everyone at Jamia Al-Karam and Al-Azhar Alumni UK, Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada and Bakhtyar H. Pirzada al-Azhari extend their condolences on the passing of Shaykh Prof. Dr. Ahmad Umar Hashim. They express deep sadness and grief as the scholarly world of Islam, particularly Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, […]
03
Oct
Oct
Al-Azhar Alumni UK, the UK Branch of the World Organisation for Al-Azhar Graduates, issues its strong condemnation of the abhorrent attack that took place in north Manchester on 2 October 2025. The stabbing outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, which resulted in the tragic loss of life and serious injury, is a vile […]
25
Sep
Sep
On the occasion of the International Day of Sign Language, a new initiative in training preachers and religious leaders was launched by Al-Azhar University at an inaugural event held on 23 September 2025. The event was organised under the patronage of the Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar, in cooperation with the World Organisation […]
International Updates, News
Shaykh Dr Abbas Shoman Tackles Modern Youth Challenges in Powerful Cairo Address
16
Jul
Jul
Highlights: Many approaches to women and family issues worsen the crisis, shifting them from being beneficial to harmful. Our enemies have occupied minds before land, spreading dependency, division and distraction. Youth fascination with imported trends threatens identity and values. Drugs and electronic games are draining young people and destroying families. Report: Shaykh Dr Abbas Shoman, […]
09
Jul
Jul
During a notable gathering in London, Al-Azhar Alumni UK, which is the UK Branch of the World Organisation for Al-Azhar Graduates, convened a special roundtable meeting with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, President of Zaytuna College (California, USA. The session, held on Thursday, 26th June 2025, was chaired by Bakhtyar Pirzada al-Azhari, President of Al-Azhar Alumni UK, […]
News, UK News
President of Al-Azhar Alumni UK Attends National Commemoration of Srebrenica Genocide at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.
24
Jun
Jun
On 17 June 2025, Al-Azhar Alumni UK President, Bakhtyar Pirzada al-Azhari, attended the UK National Srebrenica Memorial at St. Paul’s Cathedral, marking 30 years since the genocide of over 8,000 Muslims in Srebrenica. The ceremony was attended by high-profile figures including the Grand Mufti of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Reis Husein Kavazović; the Mayor of London, […]
11
Jun
Jun
On Saturday, 31 May 2025, Al-Azhar Alumni UK, the UK Branch of the World Organisation for Al-Azhar Graduates, hosted a prestigious programme in collaboration with Jamia Al-Karam titled ‘Honouring Our Mosques: Dialogue & Appreciation Event’ at its head office in Retford. The event gathered mosque leaders, Imams and scholars from across the UK to honour […]