Al Azhar

Attacks on two mosques in Christchurch left at least 49 dead

The practice is the result of "a lack of understanding of the Quran and the tradition of the Prophet," says the cleric

Agree on exchange programmes, mutual cooperation

Behairy often questioned ancient Islamic preachings and centuries-old interpretations of the faith

Al-Azhar, which operates a university, has regularly denounced violence by the Islamic State group