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Date of source: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
In an atmosphere of fragrant faith that filled Egyptian hearts with remembrance of the birth of the Best of Creation ﷺ—an atmosphere in which the meanings of love were manifest—crowds of scholars, ministers, public figures, and worshippers gathered today, Wednesday, within the precincts of al-Azhar...
Date of source: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
His Eminence, Prof. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyib, Grand Imām of al-Azhar, offered his warmest wishes to President ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ al-Sīsī, President of the Republic, to the people of Egypt, and to both the Arab and Muslim nations—peoples and rulers alike—on the occasion of the blessed anniversary of the birth of...
Date of source: Thursday, September 4, 2025
The Minister of Endowments, together with leaders from al-Azhar and the Sufi orders, visited the shrine of Sayyidunā al-Ḥusayn following the celebration held by the Supreme Council of Sufi Orders for the Prophet’s birthday after the Maghrib prayer today.
Date of source: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Prof. Dr. Muḥammad al-Ḍuwaynī, Deputy of al-Azhar, posted a video on his official account announcing the launch of the second edition of the "Yawm al-Sard al-Qurʾānī" (Qurʾānic Narration Day) initiative. The initiative is organized under the supervision of the General Administration for Qurʾānic...
Date of source: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Al-Azhar al-Sharīf strongly condemns the treacherous terrorist attack that targeted a mosque in the state of Katsina, northern Nigeria, during ṣalāt al-fajr (dawn prayer), which resulted in dozens of innocent worshippers’ martyrdom and injury.
Date of source: Saturday, August 23, 2025
On a remarkable day in the history of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Alexandria, His Holiness Pope Tawāḍrūs al-Thānī (Tawadros II) consecrated the Church of the Martyr Mar Mīnā in Fleming, in a joyful spiritual atmosphere attended by bishops, priests, and the faithful.
Date of source: Friday, August 22, 2025
Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), strongly condemned Israel’s announced large-scale assault on Gaza City.
He stated, "Striking a densely populated area already suffering from blockade and restrictions on humanitarian aid constitutes a grave violation...
Date of source: Monday, May 12, 2025
The Egyptian Dār al-Iftāʾ has announced the completion of its organizational and logistical preparation for its tenth international conference, titled "The Making of the Wise Mufti in the Age of Artificial Intelligence." The conference is scheduled to take place in Cairo on 12–13 August, with the...
Date of source: Monday, July 7, 2025
On the tenth anniversary of the signing of the comprehensive agreement between the State of Palestine and the Holy See, discussion has taken place anew about the political and diplomatic dimensions of this historical event, which marked the culmination of the deep-rooted relationship between the...
Date of source: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Dr. Nāẓir Muḥammad ʿAyyād, the Grand Muftī of Egypt and Secretary-General of the General Secretariat for Fatwā Bodies and Institutions Worldwide, affirmed that al-Azhar al-Sharīf is a divine gift and a destination for knowledge seekers from all over the world. It remains an enduring sanctuary to...
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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.