Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta: It's Everyone's Responsibility to Renew Religious Discourse

Egyptian Grand Mufti Shawki Allam. Reuters
Egyptian Grand Mufti Shawki Allam. Reuters
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Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta: It's Everyone's Responsibility to Renew Religious Discourse

Egyptian Grand Mufti Shawki Allam. Reuters
Egyptian Grand Mufti Shawki Allam. Reuters

Egypt's Dar al-Ifta has asserted that the renewal of religious discourse isn’t restricted to religious institutions in the country, stressing that it is everyone's responsibility.

Egyptian Grand Mufti Shawki Allam highlighted Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi call to renew religious discourse in 2014, saying it was an invitation to address contemporary issues.

Sisi stressed during the celebration of the birth of the Prophet last month that awareness and a correct understanding of religion is among the top priorities of the current stage.

Also, during the conference dubbed “Al-Azhar International Conference on Renovation of Islamic Thought”, the Egyptian president warned that procrastination over the issue would give the opportunity to those who claim knowledge to brainwash youth into adopting wrong religious beliefs and misconceptions.

A wise religious speech nourishes good qualities in people unlike hate speeches that lead to crises and methodological misconceptions, Allam added.

He also underscored the scientific approach in implementing the concepts and texts of the Quran and the prophet’s teaching, calling for a rational understanding of Islam.



Houthis threaten US Ships If Washington Joins Strikes on Iran

A Houthi supporter holds a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on a street in Sanaa, Yemen, 20 June 2024. (EPA)
A Houthi supporter holds a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on a street in Sanaa, Yemen, 20 June 2024. (EPA)
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Houthis threaten US Ships If Washington Joins Strikes on Iran

A Houthi supporter holds a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on a street in Sanaa, Yemen, 20 June 2024. (EPA)
A Houthi supporter holds a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on a street in Sanaa, Yemen, 20 June 2024. (EPA)

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militias will target US ships in the Red Sea if Washington becomes involved in Israeli attacks on Iran, the militants’ military spokesperson said on Saturday.

In May, the US and the Houthis agreed to a ceasefire under which neither side would target the other.