AL-Azhar grand Imam urges Muslim youths to renounce bigotry

Originally published August 30, 2004

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Mohammad Sayed Tantawi has urged Muslim youths and clerics worldwide to stand up to extremism for the welfare of the Muslim nation.

Inaugurating Thursday night the 10th World Forum for Islamic Solidarity, Sheikh Tantawi called on clerics to steer clear of bigotry and show the true essence of Islam.

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