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Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh invited to deliver speech about peace at the World Cup opening

Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb met on Tuesday with Brazilian Ambassador Marco Brandao, who handed him an invitation from Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to deliver a speech at the opening of the World Cup in July about peace and the need to renounce violence and intolerance in the world.
 
Al-Tayeb said in the meeting that Al-Azhar clarifies Islam, which calls for adhering to religious values ​​and virtues and tolerating and accepting others. He urged Muslim communities in Brazil to integrate into Brazilian society while preserving their Islamic identity.
 
For his part, Brandao praised Al-Azhar for supporting peace and stability in the world and assured that Muslims in Brazil have mosques and associations and enjoy their freedom.
 
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
 

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