Sheikh Ahmed Muhammad Ahmed Al-Tayeb
Sheikh Ahmed Muhammad Ahmed Al-Tayeb is a prominent figure associated with Al-Azhar University in Egypt, where he holds the esteemed title of Grand Imam. Born in 1946 in Qena, Egypt, he joined Al-Azhar University in the 1960s and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Theology and Philosophy in 1969. He further pursued his studies, obtaining a Master’s degree in the same fields in 1971 and completing his Doctorate in 1977.
Academic and Professional Career of Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb
Throughout his career, Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb achieved numerous significant milestones, including:
- Undertaking a scientific mission to France, where he spent six months at the University of Paris.
- Serving as a university professor in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and Pakistan.
- Acting as Dean of the Faculty of Theology at the Islamic University in Pakistan.
- Appointed as Grand Mufti of Egypt in 2002.
- Assuming the presidency of Al-Azhar University in 2003.
- Becoming the Sheikh of Al-Azhar in 2010.
Publications by Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb
Sheikh Al-Tayeb is the author of numerous works, including:
- The Search for Peace
- Investigations in Being and Essence
- Logic for the Study of Ancient Logic
- Research in Islamic Philosophy
- Investigations in Cause and Effect
Awards and Honors Received by Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb
Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb has been honored with several prestigious awards, including:
- The “Islamic Personality” award from the Crown Prince of Dubai in 2003.
- The “Order of Independence, First Class” from the King of Jordan in recognition of his efforts to promote moderate religious understanding and reject extremism and violence.
- The “Islamic Personality of the Year” award from Dubai in 2013.
- The “Cultural Personality of the Year” award from the Sheikh Zayed Book Award in 2013.
- Chosen as “Personality of the Year” in Kuwait in 2016.
- The “State of Kuwait First Class Honor” from Sheikh Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, for his contributions to combating extremism and defending Muslims worldwide.
- The “Greatest Record Honor” awarded by the University of Bologna for his active role in portraying a positive image of Islam.
Honorary Doctorates Received by Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb
Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb has received several honorary doctorate degrees, including:
- Honorary Doctorate from Eurasian National University in Kazakhstan.
- Honorary Doctorate from the Uzbek Islamic Academy.
- Honorary Doctorate from Prince of Songkla University in Thailand.
- Honorary Doctorate from Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University in Indonesia.
- Honorary Doctorate from the University of Malaya in Malaysia.
Positions Held by Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb
Sheikh Al-Tayeb has held various important positions, including:
- Member of the Egyptian Philosophical Society.
- Former member of the National Party’s Policy Secretariat.
- Member of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.
- Member of the Islamic Research Academy.
- Member of the Board of Trustees of the Radio and Television Union.
- Chairman of the Religious Committee in the Radio and Television Union.
- Rapporteur of the Committee for Reviewing and Developing Education Standards at the Ministry of Education.
- Member of the Royal Al al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought Academy.