Sheikh Zayed Book Award
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Edition 7 (2013) Winner
Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed El-Tayeb
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Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed El-Tayeb
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1946-01-06 （Kurna, Luxor Governorate, Upper Egypt）
- Nationality
- Egyptian
- Languages
- Arabic, English, French
- Religion
- Islam (Sunni)
- Residence History
- Kurna (Luxor Governorate) → Cairo → Paris (short study visit)
Career
- Occupations
- Islamic scholar, Educator, President of Al-Azhar University, Grand Imam of al-Azhar
- Active Years
- 1969-
- Affiliations
- Al-Azhar University, International Islamic University, Islamabad
- Memberships
- National Democratic Party (past membership)
- Influenced By
- Ash'ari theological tradition, Sufism (e.g. Junayd of Baghdad)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Azhar University | — | Doctrine and Philosophy | BA | 1960年代 | Egypt |
| Al-Azhar University | — | Islamic philosophy | MA | 1970–1971 | Egypt |
| Al-Azhar University | — | Islamic philosophy | Ph.D. | 1971–1977 | Egypt |
Al-Azhar University
Doctrine and Philosophy
Degree:
BA
Period:
1960年代
Year of Graduation:
1969
Country:
Egypt
Completed undergraduate studies
Al-Azhar University
Islamic philosophy
Degree:
MA
Period:
1970–1971
Year of Graduation:
1971
Country:
Egypt
Master's degree obtained
Al-Azhar University
Islamic philosophy
Degree:
Ph.D.
Period:
1971–1977
Year of Graduation:
1977
Country:
Egypt
PhD obtained. Short study/research at the University of Paris (Dec 1977–1978)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Order of Independence (Jordan) | — | — | Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Royal Award) | 受賞 |
| 2013 | Sheikh Zayed Book Award — Cultural Personality of the Year | — | Cultural Personality of the Year | Sheikh Zayed Book Award | 受賞 |
| 2020 | Honorary Citizen of Samarkand | — | — | Samarkand City (Republic of Uzbekistan) | 授与 |
| — | Mention in The Muslim 500 | — | — | The Muslim 500 | 掲載 |
Order of Independence (Jordan)
2005
Organization:
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Royal Award)
Result:
受賞
Sheikh Zayed Book Award — Cultural Personality of the Year
2013
Category:
Cultural Personality of the Year
Organization:
Sheikh Zayed Book Award
Result:
受賞
Honorary Citizen of Samarkand
2020
Organization:
Samarkand City (Republic of Uzbekistan)
Result:
授与
Mention in The Muslim 500
Organization:
The Muslim 500
Result:
掲載
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Al-Jānib al-naqdī fī falsafat Abī al-Barakāt al-Baghdādi (The Critical Aspect in the Philosophy of Abī al-Barakāt al-Baghdādī)
2004 Scholarly work (Islamic philosophy)A critical study of the philosophy of Abī al-Barakāt al-Baghdādī. Scholarly treatment of issues in Islamic philosophy and theology.
Islamic philosophyTheologySufismModeration and reform
Bibliography
- al-Jānib al-naqdī fī falsafat Abī al-Barakāt al-Baghdādi. Cairo: Dār al-Shurūq, 2004.
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Academic and analytical proseTheological and philosophical analysis
- Recurring Motifs
- Moderation and reconciliationSufi spiritualityTraditional theology (Ash'ari/Maturidi)
Legacy
As Grand Imam of al-Azhar, he has advocated moderation from the standpoint of traditional Sunni theology and Sufism, condemned takfirism, and promoted international and interfaith dialogue. He has left cultural influence through awards and honors.
Academic Societies
- Al-Azhar related academic societies
Archives
- Al-Azhar Library and Archives
In Popular Culture
- High-profile meetings with Pope Francis (2017, 2019) symbolizing interfaith dialogue
Quotes
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The Islamic State acts under the guise of this holy religion and have given themselves the name 'Islamic State' in an attempt to export their false Islam.
Source: Public statement/speech (circa 2014) (2014) -
A woman is permitted to assume senior positions such as in the judiciary or the issuing of fatwas and is also allowed to travel without a guardian.
Source: Twitter (official statement) (2021)
Trivia
- Previously a member of Mubarak's National Democratic Party; resigned in 2010.
- Won the Sheikh Zayed Book Award (Cultural Personality of the Year) in 2013.
- Awarded Honorary Citizen of Samarkand in 2020.