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Date of source: 11 Feb 2026
In Egypt and throughout the Islamic world, millions of Muslims are eagerly awaiting the date of the holy month of Ramaḍān due to its spirituality and the great significance it holds in their hearts. Ramaḍān is a month of fasting, worship and drawing closer to God, during which there is a noticeable...
Reviewed by Phoebe Lewis
Translator Phoebe Lewis
Date of source: 10 Feb 2026
Yesterday evening, His Holiness Pope Tawāḍrūs (Tawadros) II inaugurated a seminar on Coptic monasticism and convents of nuns in Egypt and abroad, which is being held over the course of 6 days at the headquarters of the Coptic Saint Mark Academy in the Logos Center at the Monastery of Saint Anba...
Reviewed by Margarita Louisa Yanez
Translator Margarita Louisa Yanez
Date of source: 15 Feb 2026
Date of source: 8 Feb 2026
A professor at al-Azhar said that Israel is an "illegitimate" entity, both historically and geographically, adding that its existence in the region is "weird" in terms of geography, religion, civilization and language.
"The disparate origins of the Israelis deprive them of the concept of a nation...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 8 Feb 2026
The Grand Mufti of Egypt, Dr. Naẓīr Muḥammad ʿAyyād, said that the Palestinian issue has never been a passing political file or an emergency event, but rather it is a matter of right, a focus of justice, and a measure of a "vigilant conscience."
He made the remarks during a course on the...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 6 Feb 2026
The public prosecution in Mallawī, al-Minyā governorate, southern Egypt, began examining the site of the collapse of a fence at the ancient Monastery of Saint Abū Fānā, which left four children killed and two others wounded.
A technical committee of experts is investigating the causes of the...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 6 Feb 2026
Four people died and two others were injured after a partial collapse of a newly constructed wall at the Abū Fānā Monastery in the Western Desert in the Mallawī district, south of al-Minyā governorate.
Local security authorities received a report about a partial collapse of a fence that had been...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 4 Feb 2026
Al-Azhar held a celebration on Wednesday (February 4) to mark the International Day of Human Fraternity, commemorating the historic Document on Human Fraternity, signed by Grand Imām of al-Azhar Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyib and the late Pope Francis of the Vatican in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, in...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 15 Feb 2026
Date of source: 30 Jan 2026
The Muslim Council of Elders’ pavilion at the 57th Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) is offering a book titled "Al-Qawl al-Ṭayyib" (The Good Word) by the Grand Imām of al-Azhar, Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyib, who is also the chairman of the council, which sheds light on the tolerance of Islam and its rich...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 31 Jan 2026
The Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt celebrates the memory of Pope Kyrillos (Cyril) IV, famously known as the "Father of Reform."
Church affairs researcher Marquṣ Mīlād stated that Pope Kyrillos IV sat on the patriarchal throne for a short period of time—6 years, 7 months and 12 days (1853-1861)....
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 18 Jan 2026
The Peace Square is one of the most prominent landmarks of the Great Transfiguration project in Saint Catherine, as it represents the beating heart of the project and its official center, and is designed to be a unifying space that expresses the symbolism of coexistence among the three Abrahamic...
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Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 4 Jan 2026
Despite the holiday at Saint Catherine Monastery, the city has received a large number of tourists and visitors on Sunday morning (January 4). They came to climb Gabal Mūsa (Mount Sinai) and watch the sunrise from the highest mountain peak, visit historical sites, colorful valleys, the St....
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 27 Jan 2026
The Grand Muftī of Egypt, Dr. Naẓīr Muḥammad ʿAyyād, is taking part in the activities of the first scholarly forum organized by the Imām al-Ashʿarī Center at the al-Azhar Conference Center in Cairo on Tuesday, January 27, under the title "Imām al-Ashʿarī: Intellectual Approaches to Islamic Sects:...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 26 Jan 2026
Grand Imām of al-Azhar, Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyib, said that the January 25 Revolution constituted an important milestone in the history of the nation, in which the Egyptian people expressed their will and aspirations for dignity and freedom, and its sons, through their sacrifices, wrote a bright page in...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 23 Jan 2026
The Indonesian pavilion participating in the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) 2026, in its second appearance at the fair after 20 years since its last participation in 2006, witnessed diverse scholarly and religious books in particular.
Rifqi Abdul Aziz, an official from the Indonesian Ministry...
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Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 29 Jan 2026
The Fatwa Corner at Al-Azhar’s pavilion in the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) is receiving nearly two thousand questions daily.
Al-Azhar takes center stage in issuing fatwas and building awareness at the 57th session of CIBF, as the corner witnessed discussions about many religious and...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 29 Jan 2026
Al-Azhar pavilion’s Fatwa Corner at the 47th Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) continues to play its enlightening role in explaining Sharīʿa rulings and confronting intellectual doubts, as it receives more than two thousand fatwas daily, in a clear indication of the public’s confidence in Al-...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 28 Jan 2026
The 57th session of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) has seen a massive turnout on the Fatwa Corner at al-Azhar pavilion, attracting the attention of the fair visitors in a scene that reflects the size of the public’s interest, especially from young people who are looking for direct answers...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 10 Jan 2026
The Coptic Orthodox Church's Fast of Jonah, also known as the Fast of Nineveh 2026, will take place between February 2nd and 4th, 2026, while the Feast of Jonah falls on February 5th.
During the fasting period, the Coptic Orthodox Church dioceses hold more than one mass to allow the largest number...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 27 Jan 2026
St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in al-Maʿādī, Cairo, hosted the prayer service for the third day, in the presence of bishops, priests and pastors from different churches, along with a group of Christian people in al-Maʿādī and surrounding areas, as a continuation of the activities of the Week...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 29 Jan 2026
Al-Azhar is organizing an international conference under the title "Investing in Religious & Media Discourse and its Impact on Protecting and Promoting Women’s Rights" in the countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Sunday (February 1) and Monday (February 2).
The event, to...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 28 Jan 2026
Grand Imām of al-Azhar Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyib said that the Ashʿarī school of thought represents a "life buoy" for Muslims of different schools of thought due to its ability to unite the nation on one goal and eliminate the causes of division, discord, and fragmentation.
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The Ashʿarī...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 24 Jan 2026
Several Coptic researchers, including Amjad Bishāra, along with a number of Christian publishing houses, participated in the latest edition of the Cairo International Book Fair.
In a special statement to al-Dustūr, Amjad Bishāra mentioned that among the many intellectual and research activities,...
Reviewed by Minna al-Maʿāz
Translator Minna al-Maʿāz
Date of source: 24 Jan 2026
Within the framework of the events of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, the Abū Serga Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt hosted the second day of this special spiritual event, with the participation of a number of prestigious Church leaders and representatives from different Christian...
Reviewed by Minna al-Maʿāz
Translator Minna al-Maʿāz
Date of source: 22 Jan 2026
The Eastern Churches are supposed to celebrate during the week of prayers for Christian unity, between the 18th and 25th of January. The Middle East Council of Churches, which includes the four Christian families (Eastern Orthodox, Orthodox, Catholic, and Evangelical), issued, as it does every year...
Reviewed by Minna al-Maʿāz
Translator Minna al-Maʿāz
Date of source: 24 Jan 2026
The Catholic Church in Egypt participated in the second session of the week of prayer for Christian unity. This session was held at Abū Surja Church in Old Cairo, under the theme, “With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing each other in love” (Ephesians 4:2).
The representatives of...
Reviewed by Minna al-Maʿāz
Translator Minna al-Maʿāz
Date of source: 13 Jan 2026
In a first appearance after rumors of his death, a renowned journalist and writer, Ibrāhīm ʿĪsa, said he was in good health and described the rumors as a "new episode of the organized hate campaigns" that have been targeting him for years.
"I have received successive calls from family and friends...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 22 Jan 2026
Al-Azhar pavilion continues its active participation in the 57th session of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) through organizing a number of intellectual and scholarly seminars that address issues of renewing religious discourse and heritage reading.
Tomorrow, Friday (January 23), the...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 22 Jan 2026
Dr. Muḥammad al-Jindī, Secretary-General of the Islamic Research Academy, visited al-Azhar pavilion at the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF).
"The 57th edition of the event stems from its scholarly and enlightening role in disseminating moderate Islamic thought, consolidating the values of...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 14 Jan 2026
With the election of a new House of Representatives, many fathers saw their hopes revived that a new personal status law would finally enable them to see their children, participate in their upbringing, and have custody arrangements reconsidered in the best interests of the child.
The proposed bill...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 22 Jan 2026
Author Nādir Jalāl announced the release of his new book, "Family in the Dock," at the 57th session of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF).
The book is considered an important addition to the legal and cultural library in Egypt, offering an in-depth analysis of family court cases from a...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 22 Jan 2026
The Personal Status Law regulates divorce as a last resort, to be pursued only after all attempts at reconciliation have failed. This framework seeks to strike a balance between preserving family stability and protecting a spouse from harm when continued cohabitation becomes impossible.
Before...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 21 Jan 2026
The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), in cooperation with the Egypt Council of Churches, is organizing the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity—Egypt 2026, under the auspices of various Egyptian churches.
The event affirms the shared testimony of the Christian faith and embodies the common...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 22 Jan 2026
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Coptic Catholic Church in Heliopolis witnessed the opening of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in the presence of a number of church leaders and representatives of different Christian denominations.
The opening was presided over by Anbā Ibrāhīm Isaac, Patriarch of...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 22 Jan 2026
Al-Azhar’s pavilion at the 57th Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) is offering its visitors a book titled "Messages of the Grand Imām to Children."
The book was authored by Grand Imām of al-Azhar Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyib and issued in the Nūr Magazine for Children’s Book series by the World...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 20 Jan 2026
The Grand Imām of al-Azhar, Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyib, reiterated the top Sunni establishment’s role in promoting the values of dialogue, moderation, and coexistence and keeping pace with the sciences of the age and linking them to the heritage and the present.
He made the remarks as he received...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 17 Jan 2026
The Supreme Reconciliation Committee of al-Azhar al-Sharīf, headed by Dr. Abbās Shūmān, the Committee’s Chairperson, with the participation of the executive, security leaders, members of the House of the Representatives, the Senate, and prominent family elders, has succeeded in ending a blood feud...
Reviewed by Minna al-Maʿāz
Translator Minna al-Maʿāz
Date of source: 17 Jan 2026
The Sufi Orders Council, headed by the Grand Shaykh of the Sufi Orders, Dr. ʿAbd al-Hādī al-Qaṣabī, and on behalf of the members of the Supreme Council of Sufi Orders, extend their sincere prayers and best wishes for the recovery of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, the Patriarch of the See of St....
Reviewed by Minna al-Maʿāz
Translator Minna al-Maʿāz
Date of source: 16 Jan 2026
The Center for Middle Eastern Christian Studies in the Evangelical Theological College in Cairo organized a seminar titled "Do the Evangelicals Support Israel?" on Friday evening, with the participation of the spokesperson, Dr. Rev. ʿĀṭif Mihanī, the former dean of the Evangelical Theological...
Reviewed by Minna al-Maʿāz, Luka Renić
Translator Minna al-Maʿāz, Luka Renić
Date of source: 18 Jan 2026
Bishop ʿAṭā Allāh Ḥannā, Archbishop of Sabastiya for the Greek Orthodox Jerusalem, spoke in an interview about how the city is being stolen, with people forced to leave and the identity of the land subjected to uprooting.
He addressed the international community, saying that Palestine is yearning...
Reviewed by Ḥabība al-Janaynī
Translator Ḥabība al-Janaynī
Date of source: 17 Jan 2026
The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem warned of what they described as misleading attempts aimed at portraying the representation of Christians in the Holy Land outside the historic ecclesiastical framework.
A statement was issued stating that some local individuals are promoting...
Reviewed by Ḥabība al-Janaynī
Translator Ḥabība al-Janaynī
Date of source: 19 Jan 2026
Grand Imam Aḥmad al-Ṭayyib, Shaykh of al-Azhar, made a phone call on Monday morning to Pope Tawāḍrus II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, to check on his health after undergoing surgery.
During the call, the Grand Imam expressed his heartfelt prayers and wishes for the Pope’...
Reviewed by Ḥabība al-Janaynī
Translator Ḥabība al-Janaynī
Date of source: 18 Jan 2026
The Syrian Arab News Agency "SANA" reported on Sunday that the Syrian Democratic Forces "QSD/SDF" blew up the old bridge and the new al-Rashīd Bridge over the Euphrates River in the city of Raqqa. They also blew up the main water pipelines supplying the city, which run along the old bridge, leading...
Reviewed by Ḥabība al-Janaynī
Translator Ḥabība al-Janaynī
Date of source: 18 Jan 2026
Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism affirmed that the blessed journey of al-Isrāʾ wa al-Miʿrāj came after a year that witnessed the most severe forms of harm to the Prophet, his household, and his companions. However, the divine response was not a call for revenge or violent confrontation...
Reviewed by Ḥabība al-Janaynī
Translator Ḥabība al-Janaynī
Date of source: 15 Jan 2026
The Coptic Orthodox Church is preparing to celebrate religious holidays and occasions, according to the Coptic calendar. In this context, the al-Yawm al-Sābiʿ newspaper is publishing the dates of holidays and fasts for the year 2026, which represent a basic reference for Copts to organize their...
Reviewed by Minna al-Maʿāz, ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator Minna al-Maʿāz, ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 11 Jan 2026
Al-Azhar Global Center for Electronic Fatwas issued a detailed introduction of Mr. Ṣalāḥ ʿAṭiyya, known as "The Man of Giving," on the anniversary of his passing.
In a post on its Facebook page, the Center stated, "He allocated a share for charitable work in all his businesses. Ṣalāḥ ʿAṭīya was not...
Reviewed by Minna al-Maʿāz
Translator Minna al-Maʿāz
Date of source: 10 Jan 2026
Dr. Salāma Dāwūd, President of al-Azhar University, affirmed that al-Ḥadīth al-Sharīf carries within it profound linguistic and educational meanings, revealing the status of the Prophet and the greatness of his methodology in teaching and moral guidance. He noted that, sometimes, the Prophet is...
Reviewed by Minna al-Maʿāz
Translator Minna al-Maʿāz
Date of source: 11 Jan 2026
The process of drafting laws within the Egyptian parliament goes through several precise and accurate stages. The process begins with the draft proposal and culminates in the publication of the law in the Official Gazette, which then becomes mandatory for everyone, as stipulated by the Constitution...
Reviewed by Minna al-Maʿāz
Translator Minna al-Maʿāz
Date of source: 11 Jan 2026
The Governor of Qinā, Dr. Khālid ʿAbd al-Ḥalīm, congratulated the Coptic community on the occasion of Christmas. He visited the Coptic Orthodox Diocese in Nagʿ Ḥammādī, where he was received by Anbā Buḍābā, Bishop of the Diocese of Nagʿ Ḥammādī and its dependencies, along with several priests. His...
Reviewed by Ḥabība al-Janaynī
Translator Ḥabība al-Janaynī
Date of source: 11 Jan 2026
The Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of Epiphany on the nineteenth of January, which is also known as the Feast of Divine Manifestation or the Feast of Baptism. His Holiness the Pope presides over the feast’s liturgy, while the Copts celebrate this occasion with deep spiritual...
Reviewed by Ḥabība al-Janaynī
Translator Ḥabība al-Janaynī
Date of source: 2 Jan 2026
The St. Mark’s Cathedral in al-ʿAbbāsiyya issued a notice regarding participation in the Christmas Mass at the Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ in the New Administrative Capital.
The key points highlighted in the St. Mark’s Cathedral notice are as follows:
1. Participation in the Mass prayers is...
Reviewed by Minna al-Maʿāz
Translator Minna al-Maʿāz
Date of source: 2 Jan 2026
Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and all the East, Yūḥannā Yazigi the 10th, affirmed that Christians in Syria are not seeking protection. This came during a Mass held on Thursday, on the occasion of the Gregorian New Year, at the Mariamite Cathedral in Damascus.
He added that Christians are...
Reviewed by Minna al-Maʿāz
Translator Minna al-Maʿāz
Date of source: 1 Jan 2026
The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, Yūḥannā the 10th, rejected calls for external protection in the name of Christians, affirming the concept of citizenship and partnership in the homeland.
He said, "As Christians in this land, we're not seeking protection. Rather, we are its...
Reviewed by Minna al-Maʿāz
Translator Minna al-Maʿāz
Date of source: 26 Dec 2025
The Grand Imam of al-Azhar, Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyib, Sheikh of al-Azhar, issued a global appeal in both Arabic and English through his official social media accounts, calling for urgent solidarity with the people of Gaza, who are facing extremely harsh climatic conditions alongside the ongoing...
Reviewed by Ḥabība al-Janaynī
Translator Ḥabība al-Janaynī
Date of source: 26 Dec 2025
During 2025, Al-Azhar Mosque continued to play its pioneering role as a beacon of scholarly, religious, and intellectual enlightenment. Its Qurʾān Riwāq across the governorates witnessed intensive activity.
A total of 200 new branches of the Child Riwāq were inaugurated across Egypt, making the...
Reviewed by Ḥabība al-Janaynī
Translator Ḥabība al-Janaynī
Date of source: 14 Dec 2025
The National Council for Human Rights (NCHR), in its 18th report, confirmed the continued existence of challenges related to the media work environment, the absence of a law on access to information, and the continued detention or investigation of some journalists.
The report noted that it was...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 14 Dec 2025
Dr. Walā’ Jād al-Karīm, a member of the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) and the lead editor of its 18th annual report, stated that the report reflects a significant development in prioritizing human rights in public discourse, whether through official rhetoric, social policies or...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 12 Dec 2025
In Egypt’s battle against extremism, Al-Azhar, the Ministry of Awqāf (Religious Endowments), and Dār al-Iftā’ were at the forefront of confronting the extremist ideas promoted by the Muslim Brotherhood.
The confrontation was not only a security affair but primarily an intellectual one, aimed at...
Reviewed by ʿAmr al-Misrī
Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
Date of source: 11 Dec 2025
Pope Tawāḍrūs II of the Coptic Orthodox Church received Christian Kamill, Sweden’s new Special Envoy for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue, accompanied by Swedish Ambassador to Egypt Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt, at the Papal Residence in Cairo, in a meeting that was marked by a profound dialogue...
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Translator ʿAmr al-Misrī
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
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.