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Replacing religion with foolish freedom gave way to disbelief, extreme materialism: Azhar Undersecretary

Date: 2024-08-03 19:16:18 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:56 - ID:10813808

CAIRO, Aug 3 (MENA) - Al Azhar Undersecretary Mohamed Al Duwaini said replacing religion with a foolish freedom has given way to the emergence of immoral, disbelieving, atheist, and extremely materialistic societies. Addressing a forum for ....

Awqaf minister commends Saudi Arabia's efforts to serve Islamic religion, Muslims

Date: 2024-08-02 22:01:07 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:62 - ID:10812895

CAIRO, Aug 2 (MENA) - Awqaf Minister Osama el Azhari has praised the efforts made by Saudi Arabia to serve the Islamic religion and Muslims. He expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia as well as for strong fraternity between President Abdel ....

Awqaf minister to attend Islamic Affairs ministers' conference in Mecca

Date: 2024-08-02 19:58:48 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:57 - ID:10812666

CAIRO, Aug 2 (MENA) - Awqaf Minister Osama el Azhari will take part in the 9th Conference of Ministers of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs in the countries of the Islamic world on Saturday, the Ministry of Awqaf said in a statement on Friday. The ....

Muslim Council of Elders, COP29 presidency discuss preparations for Baku Faith Summit for Climate

Date: 2024-08-01 18:48:29 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:69 - ID:10811719

CAIRO, Aug 1 (MENA) - Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders Mohamed Abdelsalam said the Global Faith Leaders Summit, held in Abu Dhabi in November 2023, has shed light on the effective role that can be played by religious leaders in ....

World Council of Churches greets Muslim Council of Elders on its 10th anniversary

Date: 2024-08-01 14:48:56 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:51 - ID:10811517

CAIRO, Aug 1 (MENA) - Secretary General of the World Council of Churches Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay greeted on Thursday head of the Muslim Council of Elders and Grand Imam of Al Azhar Ahmed el Tayyeb on the tenth anniversary of the establishment of ....

Fatwa plays major role in maintaining community stability - Mufti of Serbia

Date: 2024-07-30 21:11:31 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:82 - ID:10808754

CAIRO, July 30 (MENA) - Mufti of Serbia Mustafa Jusufspahić said Fatwa (religious edicts) can play a major role in regulating the laws and legislation needed to maintain community stability. Speaking to MENA on Tuesday, the second and last day of ....

Fatwa plays important role in safety of communities: Bosnian mufti to MENA

Date: 2024-07-30 12:02:49 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:33 - ID:10807874

CAIRO, July 30 (MENA) – Bosnia and Herzegovina Mufti Husein Kavazović asserted the big role of fatwa in the life of Muslims, saying it tackles and discusses issues posing challenges to humanity. Those who seek fatwa are searching for the right ....

Senior advisor to Egypt mufti renamed secretary general of GSFOW

Date: 2024-07-30 07:48:30 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:15 - ID:10807336

CAIRO, July 30 (MENA) - The executive council of the General Secretariat for Fatwa Authorities Worldwide has renewed confidence in Senior Advisor to Egypt's Mufti Ibrahim Negm as secretary general of GSFOW. Negm will assume the top post for a ....

Coop. among Fatwa bodies promotes adequate comprehension of Sharia purposes: WMCC

Date: 2024-07-29 22:00:49 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:69 - ID:10807097

CAIRO, July 29 (MENA) - Secretary-General of the World Muslim ‎Communities Council (WMCC) Mohamed Bechari said renewing Islamic jurisprudence is a must to strike a balance between religious or "Sharia" texts and current dynamics. "We must work ....

Fatwa can play critical role in promoting noble morals - Mufti of Singapore

Date: 2024-07-29 19:50:41 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:64 - ID:10806969

CAIRO, July 29 (MENA) - Despite our material and technological advancement, we are living in a world of remarkable moral decadence, Mufti of Singapore Nazirudin Mohd Nasir told participants in the Ninth Global Fatwa Conference, Egypt is hosting on ....