Ahmed El-Tayeb
Ahmed El-Tayeb is the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, a prestigious institution of Sunni Islamic learning based in Cairo, Egypt. He is recognized for his efforts in promoting interfaith dialogue and has established a close relationship with Pope Francis over the years. El-Tayeb has been vocal in expressing his prayers for the Pope's health during his recent hospitalization, highlighting the bond between their respective religious communities.
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Ahmed El-Tayeb is the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and is attending the conference.
الأزهر والقومى للمرأة ينظمان اليوم مؤتمرًا دوليًّا حول تعزيز حقوق المرأة
Egypt· 2026-02-01
Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb, the Sheikh of Al-Azhar, was present at the mosque inauguration.
الرئيس السيسى: تعلق المصريين بآل بيت رسول الله اعترافًا بفضلهم.. إنفوجرافEgypt· 2025-03-20
Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb, the Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar, was present at the mosque's renovation inauguration.
الرئيس السيسى: حريصون على استكمال عملية تطوير أماكن آل البيت بما تتضمنه من مساجدEgypt· 2025-03-20
Ahmed El-Tayeb is the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar who engaged in a side conversation with President El-Sisi after Friday prayers.
حديث جانبى بين الرئيس السيسي وشيخ الأزهر بعد صلاة الجمعة.. فيديوEgypt· 2025-03-14
Imam Ahmed El-Tayeb expressed his prayers for the recovery of Papa Francis.
Mapya afya ya Papa Francis, Vatican yasema...
Tanzania· 2025-02-25
