Al-Azhar University president talks to American youth about Islam

Islam is the religion of tolerance. It is the religion which does not condone but fights terrorism and preaches world peace and coexistence among all peoples.

Al-Azhar University President Ahmed Omar Hashem, told a visiting delegation of American youth representing the Republican and Democratic Parties that this is the true image of Islam which should be known to all.

Hashem Tuesday held a dialogue with members of the delegation in which he expounded the role of Azhar University in giving a true picture of Islam and its tolerance.

Members of the delegation lauded the role of President Hosni Mubara and his courageous stances in support of international law.

They told Hashem that they appreciated the role of Al-Azhar University which receives students of different nationalities from various parts of the world.