Egypt, July 13,
--Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Mohammed Sayyed
Tantawi termed as groundless reports on closing the
Kurds Gallery at Al-Azhar and giving it to the
Turks.
Tantawi said yesterday that the claim, which was
reported by a news agency, was bare of truth.
He said Al-Azhar extends educational services based
on moderation for all Muslims without
discrimination.
The news agency had quoted Minister of Awqaf and
Religious Affairs of the Kurdistan government
Mohamed Said Shakly as having asked Dr Tantawi to
reconsider a decision on closing the Kurds' Gallery.
Many Muslim students used to live and study in the
Gallery at al-Azhar which allotted a "Rowaq" for
every country. |
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Mohammed Sayyed
Tantawi |
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