Introduction to Al-Azhar Sharif Al-Azhar Sharif, established in 970 CE in Cairo, Egypt, stands as one of the most revered and enduring institutions in the Islamic world. Founded by the Fatimid Caliphate, Al-Azhar has evolved over centuries into a bastion of Islamic scholarship and education. Its name, derived from “Al-Zahra” (the shining or resplendent), reflects its...