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09-09-2022
Al-Azhar's support for Niger in the religious, scientific and intellectual fields.
The Grand Imam received a. Dr.. Ahmed El-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar, at the headquarters of the Sheikhdom of Al-Azhar, Mr. El-Hamadou Adamou Souli, Minister of Interior of Niger, and his accompanying delegation; To discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation and Al-Azhar's support for Niger in the religious, scientific and intellectual fields.His Eminence the Grand Imam welcomed the Nigerian minister and the accompanying delegation to Al-Azhar, stressing Al-Azhar’s pride in its historical relationship with Niger, a relationship that was strengthened by the presence of two Azhar institutes in Niger, the Jota Institute and the Al-Anwar Institute, in addition to Al-Azhar’s envoys deployed in government schools in Niger. who teach Arabic and Islamic sciences.The Grand Imam stressed the importance that Al-Azhar attaches to the peoples of the African continent, reviewing Al-Azhar's strategy to meet the needs of the peoples of the continent and advance its resources, and to provide opportunities for its children to study at Al-Azhar to study medicine, pharmacy, engineering and other applied sciences, along with Islamic sciences, as well as designing specialized training programs to combat extremism; To suit the challenges of each country in the continent, through the Al-Azhar International Academy for the training of imams and preachers.
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04-02-2024
Activities of the Eighth Youth Forum of the International Symposium on Islamic Youth
Within the framework of the activities of the Eighth Youth Forum, which is held by the International Symposium for Islamic Youth, under the auspices of Al-Azhar University and the International Islamic Council for Preaching and Relief, many scientific, cultural, sporting and entertainment events were held in the presence of an elite group of scholars, His Excellency Professor Dr. Muhammad Al-Duwaini - Undersecretary of Al-Azhar, and His Excellency Professor Dr. Salama Daoud - President of Al-Azhar University, His Excellency Professor Dr. Muhammad Hussein Al-Mahrasawi - Vice President of the International Organization of Al-Azhar Graduates and former President of Al-Azhar University, Professor Dr. Nahla Al-Saidi - Advisor to His Eminence the Sheikh of Al-Azhar and Head of the Center for the Development of Education for Foreign and International Students, and His Eminence Professor/ Hamid Abu Talib - Advisor to His Eminence the Grand Imam and Assistant Secretary-General of the International Islamic Council for Preaching and Relief for Financial and Administrative Affairs, His Excellency Professor Dr. Muhammad Muhammad Daoud - Islamic thinker and professor of linguistics at Suez Canal University, His Excellency Dr. Mustafa Al-Shimi - Director General of the International Islamic Council for Preaching and Relief, and His Excellency Professor Dr. Muhammad Al-Jundi - Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Da’wah. And Professor/Mohamed Qasim - General Director of Student Welfare at Al-Azhar University,A group of guests and dignitaries, and the forum’s activities will continue from February 1 to February 4, 2024, which includes cultural lectures, training courses, workshops, and a distinguished sports and entertainment program for 100 Egyptian university students from 19 nationalities.
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01-09-2022
The Sheikh of Al-Azhar receives the Ambassador of Cameroon to establish an Azhari Institute in Cameroon
During his meeting with the Sheikh of Al-Azhar at the headquarters of the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ambassador Mohamedou Lebring delivered a letter to the Grand Imam of the Republic of Cameroon's desire to establish a regional Azhar institute to serve the Muslims of Cameroon and Central Africa.Ambassador Mohamedou Lebreng said: The Cameroonian President sends his greetings to the Grand Imam, his wishes for continued health and wellness, and his appreciation for the strong relationship that binds the Cameroonian people to the Al-Azhar Institution, the institution that teaches the true Islamic religion and presents the moderate Islamic vision, pointing out that His Excellency welcomed the establishment of the Al-Azhar Institute. And his agreement to allocate two acres, capable of being increased, in a central and qualified location to receive students from all over the central African continent,And the establishment of a headquarters to receive Al-Azhar teachers and students of the institute, provided that the institute is an executive step for the establishment of the first Islamic university in Cameroon to serve all Muslims in West Africa. The Cameroonian ambassador indicated that this Azhar Institute will work to find practical solutions to the problem of accrediting and equivalent to Azhar certificates in the State of Cameroon, ensuring the future of Cameroonian students graduating from Al-Azhar University, and qualifying students who receive scholarships to complete their studies in the faculties of Al-Azhar University.For his part, His Eminence the Grand Imam sent his greetings and appreciation to the Cameroonian President, and his eminence’s welcome for the establishment of the Al-Azhar Institute in Cameroon, and Al-Azhar’s readiness to provide all support to serve the Muslims of Cameroon, stressing that Al-Azhar is ready to provide all requirements; to implement the proposal on the ground; Because it is an extension of Al-Azhar’s relationship with Cameroon, and it also represents a religious dimension, which is meeting the needs of Muslims in Cameroon and central Africa, and that we are constantly trying to meet the needs of African peoples from a doctor, engineer and teacher along with the middle preacher and the Azhar scholar.
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03-08-2022
Good news for international students Announcing the opening of the application for the scholarship of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
Within the framework of the global pioneering role of the Arab Republic of Egypt in spreading enlightened moderate thought in various countries of the world, and its keen interest in sponsoring international students who are searching for correct Islamic science and moderate thought, the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs at the Ministry of Awqaf is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the grant of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs For international students studying at different educational levels in Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, who have official residence in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and are not registered for any scholarship in Egypt or at the expense of their countries.Noting that the scholarships disbursed by the Supreme Council for international students are as follows:1- Undergraduate students - outside the university city (1500 pounds) per month.2- Undergraduate students inside the university city (1,000 pounds) per month.3- High school students (700 pounds per month).4- Preparatory school students (500 pounds per month).This is in addition to participating in educational and recreational camps held by the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Quranic, scientific and cultural competitions, and obtaining gifts from publications of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Arabic and various foreign languages according to the language of each student.Who has the right to apply:First: Successful university students with a grade of “good” or higher during the previous academic year from all countries.Second: Successful university students who obtained an acceptable grade or higher during the previous academic year from African countries.Third: Students of Al-Azhar Preparatory and Secondary Institutes who succeeded in the previous academic year.International students who are entitled to apply for a scholarship from the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs must register their data on the following link, within fifteen days from its date.To register the data, click on the following link https://forms.gle/SPW4gEVTAffeQFuJ7Note that if the student is accepted for the scholarship, he must complete the procedures with the following documents:1. A copy of the passport with review of the original.2. A copy of the valid residency with review of the original, or evidence of applying for residency renewal.2. Academic progression indicating the last year’s estimate for university students, or a statement in the total for institute students.3. A letter from his country's embassy.4- A statement that he is not restricted to any scholarship inside the Arab Republic of Egypt.5. A statement on whether or not he resides in the university dormitory or the mission city.6. An approved health certificate stating that he is free of infectious diseases.
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