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Islamic jurisprudence in Egypt has been most closely identified with three institutions: Al-Azhar University, Dar al-Ifta and courts of law that adjudicate matters. [4] It plays a significant role in giving rulings to the masses and consultation for the judiciary in Egypt. Dar al-Ifta was established in 1895. [3]
Egypt International Holy Quran Competition is an international Quran recitation and telawat competition. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] This international competition is organized by the Egyptian government every year according to Hijri New Year.
Al-Azhar al-Sharif is an Islamic scientific body and the largest religious institution in Egypt. Its headquarters is located in the building of the Sheikhdom of Al-Azhar in the center of the Egyptian capital, Cairo. The history of the establishment of the Al-Azhar Mosque dates back to the year 970 by the Fatimid Caliph Al-Muizz Li-Din Allah.
A committee of leading professors from Al-Azhar University [4] had started work on the project in 1907 but it was not until 10 July 1924 that the "Cairo Qur’an" was first published by Amiri Press under the patronage of Fuad I of Egypt, [5] [6] as such, it is sometimes known as the "royal (amīriyya) edition."
Moves to reform the legal code received support from many Muslims who wanted to purify society and reject Western legal codes forced on Egypt in the 19th and 20th centuries. [61] As of 2009, the Grand Mufti also has another title, Dar al-Iftaa, a part of the Ministry of Justice. While his rulings are nonbinding, they are "influential."
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The post of Grand Imam of al-Azhar, or shaykh of al-Azhar, has been filled by a member of the ulema, the religious scholars, of Egypt. The position of Grand Imam is among the most prominent roles in Islam and is often considered to be the highest authority in Islamic jurisprudence. The Grand Imam of al-Azhar is the most prominent official ...
The Quran was canonized only after Muhammad's death in 632 CE. According to Islamic tradition the third caliph, Uthman ibn Affan (r. 23/644–35 AH/655 CE) established the canonical Qur'an, reportedly starting the process in 644 CE, [6] and completing the work around 650 CE (the exact date was not recorded by early Arab annalists). [7]