On the anniversary of its founding .. The Minister of Awqaf: Al -Azhar Al -Sharif, a beacon of science, Al -Maldiyah and the fortress of religion throughout the ages

On the occasion of the 1085th anniversary of the establishment of the Al -Azhar Mosque, which corresponds to the seventh of Ramadan, the Egyptian Ministry of Endowments said that this ancient edifice will remain a lofty beacon of science, and a fortified castle that preserves Islam and Sharia, and promotes the sciences of religion and the Arabic language. More than ten centuries ago, Al -Azhar remained constant in performing its message, spreading enlightened average thought, providing a unique model of combining originality and renewal; What made him one of the most important religious and scientific institutions in the Islamic world. Correct to the whole world. In it, generations that carried the sciences of religion and language graduated into the parts of the earth, and contributed to the consolidation of enlightened moderate thought & quot;

& nbsp; And consolidating the meanings of moderation and tolerance. His scholars have been at the forefront of the ranks, defending the issues of the nation, and maintaining its scientific and religious heritage. The greatest & nbsp; He also pointed out that this integrative approach was one of the priorities of His Excellency as soon as he assumed the ministry, believing that the unity of the scientific and advocacy class represents a fortified shield in front of contemporary intellectual challenges.

& nbsp; & quot; This historical role was documented by the books of science and history, including the book of the Jam of the scholars of Al -Azhar, which I was honored to compose in cooperation with the Library of Alexandria. It is an encyclopedic work that documents the progress of Al -Azhar flags during the last 140 years, who have been drawn from his science, then returned to their homelands to lead the path of reform, and maintain their religious and linguistic identity, and continue to spread enlightened average thought & quot;. Al -Azhar places a great responsibility in the modern era, as it continues its leadership in spreading the values ​​of moderation, enhancing the culture of dialogue and coexistence, and consolidating the spirit of national unity & quot;

& nbsp; Educational and advocacy, its role in training imams and preachers, and launching intellectual initiatives aimed at spreading a culture of peaceful coexistence; What confirms that Al -Azhar is not just an ancient institution, but a driving force for the future of the middle Islam in the world.

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& nbsp; & ndash; Call & ndash; To preserve Al -Azhar, its scholars and its students, and to help everyone to serve religion and the homeland with wisdom and good advice.

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