Al-Azhar strongly condemned what it described as a “heinous terrorist attack” that claimed the life of Algerian student Rahma Ayat in the German city of Hanover. The attack, reportedly carried out by a far-right extremist, has sparked outrage across the Muslim world.
In a statement issued Monday, Al-Azhar expressed its deep sorrow over the assassination, calling it a “barbaric act” that reflects the alarming rise of white supremacist and anti-Muslim violence in Europe.
The institution stressed the urgent need for European governments to confront far-right terrorism and dismantle the ideological and political foundations of neo-white supremacist movements. Al-Azhar urged the adoption of firm legal frameworks to criminalize and deter such hate-driven attacks targeting Muslims and refugees.
While denouncing the killing, Al-Azhar extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of Rahma Ayat, praying that God grants her mercy and her loved ones patience during this painful time.
The incident has reignited debates over racial hatred and Islamophobia in Europe, as well as calls for stronger international cooperation to combat violent extremism in all its forms.
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