Al Azhar Issued Over 71,000 Online Fatwas During Ramadan

Al Azhar’s Global Fatwa Center has issued over 71,000 online fatwas and successfully mediated 500 family and community disputes during Ramadan 1446 AH, according to a new report highlighting the centre’s outreach and digital engagement efforts throughout the holy month.

Using its digital platforms, the centre responded to 71,354 enquiries from across the world, offering religious guidance on personal, social, and theological matters. Its dedicated ‘Reunion Unit’ also held 50 awareness sessions in various governorates, aimed at promoting family cohesion and resolving domestic tensions.

The centre’s ‘Bayan Unit’, tasked with combating extremist ideology, organised 323 activities including workshops and public discussions to promote balanced Islamic thought. Meanwhile, its ‘Psychological Support Unit’ provided 380 direct services, helping individuals manage personal and emotional challenges through religious and psychological support.

As part of its broader educational mission, the centre produced 243 scientific texts and over 2,500 awareness materials, shared across its social media platforms to reach younger audiences. Media engagement remained a key pillar of outreach, with 1,170 appearances across TV, radio, and online channels. Additionally, 23 livestream sessions addressed current religious issues, and 136,000 educational publications were distributed nationwide.

These initiatives seek to position Al Azhar at the forefront of digital religious outreach, reinforcing its role as a key institution shaping contemporary Islamic discourse in Egypt and beyond.