Is al-Azhar under attack?

The Grand Imam of al al-Azhar shaykh issued a warning this week that Islamic values and heritage were under threat. It’s the latest episode in a war of words with Egypt’s President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi over who gets to control the oldest and most influential Islamic institution in the world. Here’s a look back at their rivalry. Subscribe to our channel: Middle East Eye Website: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: