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File photo of Al-Azhar Undersecretary Dr. Abbas Al-Shouman. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Al-Azhar Under-Secretary: Do not boycott Egypt constitution referendum

by Waleed Abdul Rahman | Jan 12, 2014 | Interviews

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—As Egyptians across the country prepare for the referendum on the draft constitution this Tuesday and Wednesday, Al-Azhar Under-Secretary Dr. Abbas Shouman called on all Egyptians to turn out to the polls regardless of whether they support or...

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An Egyptian man attends the afternoon prayer at al-Azhar mosque during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, July 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Egypt: Al-Azhar retakes control of mosques

by Waleed Abdul Rahman | Dec 7, 2013 | Middle East

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—As part of a wider bid to prevent mosques from being used as political platforms, Egypt’s Ministry of Awqaf (religious endowments) has banned clerics who have not graduated from Al-Azhar from preaching. On Friday, several Al-Azhar clerics...

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Egypt’s 50-member constitution-drafting panel, including Amr Moussa, chairman of the Egyptian Constitutional panel (C-front), leader of the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church Pope Tawadros II (6L) and Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb (7L) pose for group picture (AFP PHOTO / STR)

Egypt: Qaradawi quits Al-Azhar

by Mahmud El Shafey | Dec 3, 2013 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Prominent Qatar-based cleric Yusuf Al-Qaradawi resigned from the governing body of Egypt’s Al-Azhar on Monday in protest at the head of the institution’s support for the country’s military-backed government. The cleric posted a message on his...

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Members of Egypt’s constitution committee meet at the Shura Council for the final vote on a draft Egyptian constitution in Cairo. (Reuters)

Egypt: Constitution committee reaches agreement on preamble, civil state

by Waleed Abdul Rahman | Nov 29, 2013 | Middle East

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—Following prolonged discussions lasting into the early hours of Thursday morning, Egypt’s 50-member constitution committee was able to reach an agreement on the text of the constitution’s preamble and several controversial articles. Committee...

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Protesters shout slogans against the military and interior ministry, while gesturing with four fingers in front of riot police after blocking Al Nasr street in front of Al-Azhar University headquarters at Cairo’s Nasr City district, on November 19, 2013. (Reuters)

Egypt: Brotherhood students attempt to storm Al-Azhar

by Mohamed Abdu Hassanein | Nov 21, 2013 | Middle East

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—Egypt’s security forces dispersed a demonstration by students affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood who attempted to storm the Al-Azhar institute in southern Cairo on Wednesday. The police also evacuated Tahrir Square following violent clashes...