Date of source: Thursday, July 30, 1998
In a letter to the editor, the writer objects to the dialogue between people of different religions.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 4, 1998
The Azhar’s web site is full of spelling mistakes in the Qur’anic verses.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 4, 1998
Mohammed Sayed Tantawi, Sheikh of the Azhar University, discusses several religious issues with the students from the University of Alexandria in a meeting with them during their summer camp.
Date of source: Friday, July 31, 1998
Dr. Mohammed Nail Al-Sawaf, the oldest living Azhar scholar, gives an interview on the current problems of the Azhar.
Date of source: Thursday, July 23, 1998
Sheik Tantawi received this week a message from Pope John Paul II on the importance of stepping up cooperation among Muslims and Christians.
Date of source: Monday, July 27, 1998
An extensive feature on the market for religious audio tapes.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 28, 1998
Al-Azhar Internet site contains Qur’anic verses that are full of mistakes.
Date of source: Thursday, July 23, 1998
Sheik Mohammed Tantawi nominated Sheikh Fawzi El-Zefzaf, deputy chairman of the Azhar, to be the new head of the Front of Azhar scholars after Cairo governor Abdel-Rehim Shehata ordered the dissolution of the 15-man board of directors of the Front.
Date of source: Thursday, July 16, 1998
Members of founding committee of the International Islamic Council for Daawa and Aid ask for a united position against the Israeli Judaization of Jerusalem and the American Freedom from Religious Persecution Act.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 21, 1998
The Governor of Cairo issued a decree dissolving the Azhar Scholars Front due to a direct request from the Sheikh Al-Azhar. The front has been explicitly opposing the Sheikh Al-Azhar for many reasons including his meeting with Israel’s Grand Rabbi and reducing the time of the Azhar secondary...