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Date of source: Thursday, July 21, 2005
The Azhar scholars’ front, which Dr. Tantāwi had disbanded, has re-emerged. It was a major obstacle for Dr. Tantāwi’s decisions regarding the development of educational methods at the Azhar and also for the fatwa he issues.
Date of source: Sunday, July 17, 2005
The Grand Imam of the Azhar, Shaykh Tantāwī, is currently in a state of extreme distress and it clearly shows on his face. The author discusses why this might be. He says newspapers issued in Egypt with foreign licenses have been firmly instructed not to level the slightest criticism at Dr. ‘Alī...
Date of source: Sunday, July 3, 2005
I don’t know exactly how the Grand Imām of the Azhar, Shaykh Muhammad Sayyid Tantāwī, has felt when he received in his office the detailed scenario of what should be done by the Azhar culamā’ and mosque imāms appointed by the Ministry of Awqāf [endowments] in support of President Husnī Mubārak in...
Date of source: Monday, December 6, 2004
The question might imply disturbing implications, but does Egypt really need the post of the Grand Imam of the Azhar?
Date of source: Tuesday, May 21, 2002
The bishopric of Sohag led by Archbishop Bakhoum organized a celebration. The Sheikh of the Azhar attended the celebration. He said that the relationship of love and brotherhood between Egyptian Muslims and Christians was clear evidence that Egyptians have a strong bond. Archbishop Bakhoum pointed...
Date of source: Monday, January 21, 2002
The Sheikh of Azhar referred 30 professors of the Azhar University to be investigated because of their opinions concerning the American sanction imposed on Iraq. He decided to prevent members of the teaching staff of the Azhar University from travelling abroad unless they have his permission.
Date of source: Wednesday, January 2, 2002
The article is more of a letter directed to the Sheikh of the Azhar. It comments on the dismissal of one of the Azhar University professors. The author asks the Sheikh of the Azhar to stop expressing his anger against his opponents, even if they are members of the Azhar Scholars´ Front, which he...
Date of source: Monday, January 14, 2002
The article is a number of comments by the readers of Sawt Al-Umma on Muhammad Al-Baz´s “Why does the government not abolish the post of sheikh of the Azhar?” Some readers agree with Al-Baz´s suggestion to abolish the post of sheikh of the Azhar. Other readers suggested choosing the right...
Date of source: Wednesday, January 2, 2002
Some people suggested that the one to occupy the post of sheikh of the Azhar should be elected and not appointed by the government. However, the comprehensive rejection and the public condemnation of the activities of the Sheikh of the Azhar may justify the suggestion to abolish the post he is...
Date of source: Monday, February 27, 2006
During last Thursday’s meeting of the Islamic Research Academy [http://www.isra.org.uk/], the grand imām of the Azhar, Shaykh Muhammad Sayyid Tantāwī, revealed an initiative to form an interfaith dialogue committee affiliated to the academy.
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Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.