Green Profile: Interview with Ali Gomaa

Al-Masry Al-Youm met with Ali Gomaa, Grand Mufti of Egypt, as part of our Green Profile series, in which prominent figures discuss pressing environmental issues. Al-Masry Al-Youm: How important is the environment within the Islamic doctrine? And in what way does Islam’s doctrine highlight man’s responsibility towards the environment? Gomaa: In the Islamic worldview, acting as Allah’s…

Postcard from Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Entering the emirate of Abu Dhabi, one is greeted by the truly majestic and breath-taking mosque of Sheikh Zayed, widely considered to be one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. Visiting the mosque made me understand why. Not only is the architecture a masterpiece, it is also a truly spiritual place. The architecture…