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New publication titled ‘The Beautiful Life of Muhammad (peace be upon him)’ released. The President of the UK Branch of the World Association for Al-Azhar Graduates (WAAG UK), Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada, has released a new publication titled ‘The Beautiful Life of Muhammad (peace be upon him)’ to coincide with the Islamic month of […]

The Muslim Council of Elders announces the launch of an international youth forum. The Muslim Council of Elders held its ninth meeting in Abu Dhabi last night under the chairmanship of the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and President of the Council, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar. Also in attendance was the learned scholar and member […]

WAAG UK Vice-President attends Mawlid event to honour the birth of the sublime Messenger Muhammad (peace be upon him) On Sunday 11th December 2016, The World Association for Al-Azhar Graduates UK Vice-President attended an event to honour the birth of the sublime Messenger Muhammad (peace be upon him), which was held in the south-western city […]

‘Peace for Humanity’ event held, to emphasise the centrality of peace in the prophetic message. On Saturday 10th December 2016, the UK President of the World Association for Al-Azhar Graduates (WAAG UK) attended the grand Mawlid event honouring the birth of the sublime Messenger Muhammad (Allah bless him and grant him peace) which was held […]

WAAG UK President delivers keynote lecture at third annual Seerah event jointly organized with WAAG UK. On Sunday 4th December 2016, the Warrington Islamic Association, with support from Jamia Al-Karam and the World Association for Al-Azhar Graduates (WAAG UK), held its annual Seerah (Prophetic Life) event for the local congregation. The event was titled ‘Prophet […]

The Grand Imam extends greetings to the people of Egypt, the Arab world and the global Muslim community. In his annual address to the Muslim world delivered recently on the occasion of the Mawlid, honouring the birth of the final Messenger, the holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Dr […]

Grand Imam stated the Houthi militias missile launch toward the holy city of Mecca, represents a major provocation to the entire Muslim population. Grand Imam of Dr Ahmed al-Tayeb, condemned the Houthi militias launch of a missile toward Makkah, stating that this attack represents a major provocation to the feelings of more than half a […]

WAAG UK Vice-President, Bakhtyar Pirzada, spoke of the role and religious significance of children in Islamic tradition. Report from Muslim Charity correspondent: Muslim Charity officially launched its ‘Children of the World’ campaign at the House of Lords earlier. The event – hosted by Lord Nazir Ahmed of Rotherham – showcased a range of projects that […]

‘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 2017. ‘The Muslim 500’ introduces a list of the 500 most influential Muslims in the world, researched and published by The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre based in Amman. It ranks […]

Shaykh Imadudeen Abu Hijleh welcomes the presence of the UK Branch of the World Association for Al-Azhar Graduates (WAAG UK) On Saturday 17 September 2016, the scholarly author Shaykh Imadudeen Abu Hijleh met with Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada. On his visit, he was accompanied by Allama Dr Masood Ahmad Ashrafi (USA). Shaykh Imadudeen is […]