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Grand Mufti of India commends Al-Azhar Academy's role in training imams
via Egypt Today2 hours ago2 min read
The Grand Mufti of India, Sheikh Abu Bakr Ahmed Al-Musliyar, praised Al-Azhar Academy's leadership in Islamic outreach and its promotion of moderation and tolerance. He thanked the Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar, for his support of preacher training programs. During a reception for Indian imams and preachers who completed the "Preparing the Contemporary Preacher" course in Egypt, the Grand Mufti highlighted the academy's programs as a distinguished model that combines tradition and modernity, equipping preachers to address contemporary issues and counter extremist ideology. He affirmed Al-Azhar's global mission in disseminating true Islamic teachings and fostering tolerance. The Grand Mufti also expressed appreciation for Dr. Hassan Al-Saghir, President of the Academy, for his role in developing training programs. The participating imams and preachers expressed their satisfaction with the academic experience, stating it enhanced their outreach skills and ability to spread the message of moderate Islam.
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