Category Archives: UK News

Shaykh Ahmad Tijani Ali Cisse is leader of Western Africa’s key position of Islamic leadership, the Grand Mosque of Madina Baye in Senegal. On 27th July 2016, the United Kingdom Branch of the World Association for Al-Azhar Graduates (WAAG UK) was honoured to host the influential Shaykh Ahmad Tijani Ali Cisse who is counted as […]

Al-Azhar University issues condemnation of Orlando shooting and WAAG UK shocked and saddened by murder of British MP Jo Cox The tragic death of the British Member of Parliament, Jo Cox, has saddened and shocked everyone in Britain and people around the world. Jo Cox MP had been in Parliament since 2015 and was a […]

The month of Ramadan brings with it great community spirit and is filled with acts of devotion and generosity. Around the time of sunset each day, Muslims open their fast and community Iftars (fast-break) take place in homes, restaurants, mosques and community centres. The community Iftar tradition occurs all around the world and is a […]

THE PERIL OF INSANITY – WE ARE ONE FAMILY! Once again we find ourselves struggling to cope with our heartfelt pain, grief and deep sorrow at the unfolding terror and indiscriminate violence committed in numerous parts of the world. How quickly we forget that we are one human family. We have become so distanced from […]

A detailed report and analysis, by Dr Qari Asim MBE of the Leeds Makkah Masjid, on the recent international conference held in Abu Dhabi titled ‘Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies’ under the patronage of Shaykh Abdullah Bin Bayyah and Prof Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar. On 9 and 10 March 2014 an unprecedented conference of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]