Al-Azhar and the Vatican in Confronting the Phenomena of Fanaticism, Extremism and Violence

• Dr. Abbas Shuman, Al-Azhar Deputy
• Dr. Mahmoud Hamdi Zakzouk, Head of Al-Azhar Center for Dialogue
• His Em. Card. Jean-Louis Tauran, President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue

Session I – “Fanaticism”

• “Religious fanaticism: causes and remedies. An Islamic perspective”, Dr. Muhyi al-Din Afifi Ahmad, Secretary General of the Islamic Research Academy of Al-Azhar
• “Religious fanaticism: causes and remedies. A Christian perspective”, Dr. Martino Diez, Scientific Director of Oasis International Foundation

Session II – “Extremism”

• “Religious extremism: causes and ways to counter it. A Christian perspective”, Prof. Rotraud Wielandt, Councillor of the Commission for Religious Relations with Muslims
• “Religious extremism: causes and ways to counter it. An Islamic perspective”, Dr. Hassan Wageih, Professor of Linguistics, Al-Azhar University

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Session III – “Violence”

• “Religious violence: causes and remedies. An Islamic perspective”, Prof. Ibrahim al-Hudhud, Rector of Al-Azhar University
• “Religious violence: causes and ways to counter it. A Christian perspective”, Prof. Fr. Fadi Daou, President of the Adyan Foundation