Grand sheikh of Al-Azhar "Ahmad Al-Taye" invited to Iran

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Secretary General of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought hailed Sheikh Ahmad al-Tayeb over his remarks on proximity of Muslims and officially invited Grand sheikh of Al-Azhar to Iran.

Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Taskhiri, Secretary General of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought sent letter to Grand Sheikh Ahmad Al-Tayeb praising his recent remarks on proximity of Islamic schools of Thought and invited grand sheikh to Islamic Republic of Iran.

Grand Ayatollah Taskhiri in this letter lauded Ahmad Al-Tayeb for his recent remarks on revival of proximity culture and realization of constant and deep relation between Islamic civilizations which has foiled plots and anti-Islamic moves of the world powers and also for the hurdles they have created against solidarity and unity of Muslim society.

Iranian top cleric hoped for success of grand Egyptian sheikh in leading Al-Azhar, realization of its objectives for dignity and leading of Muslim community.

Previously Sheikh Ahamd Al-Tayeb had stressed that there is no difference between Shia and Sunni saying that," Shia is an inseparable part of Muslim community; we say prayers behind them (a sign of credibility among Muslims) and claims that Shia have another version of Qur'an is a mere lie."

In this speech Grand Ahmad Al-Tayeb had stressed that he would travel to any Muslim convention since he was willing to help boosting Muslim unity."

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