Egypt’s Grand Mufti and President of the General Secretariat for Fatwa Authorities Worldwide, Dr. Nazir Ayyad, met with Canada’s newly appointed Ambassador to Cairo, Ulric Shannon, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation.
The Grand Mufti welcomed the ambassador and highlighted Dar al-Ifta’s global leadership in issuing fatwas and promoting moderate Islamic thought.
He outlined the institution’s efforts in religious training, countering extremism and Islamophobia, and fostering societal awareness.
Dr. Ayyad also emphasized Dar al-Ifta’s nationwide expansion, its support for women scholars, and its role in shaping informed, reality-aware muftis. He strongly condemned the ongoing atrocities in Gaza, calling them a stain on the conscience of the international community and a failure that fuels extremism and global instability.
From his part, Ambassador Shannon praised Dar al-Ifta’s vital work in promoting tolerance and moderation, expressing Canada’s keen interest in deepening cooperation with such impactful institutions.
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