A Shia Muslim student is under investigation in al- Azhar University. A female student of the most important university of Egypt could face legal action and be expelled from school if proven to be Shia Muslim. Students of the university filed a complaint against a female student, accusing her of being Shia Muslim.
Recently Egypt has been showing more and more discrimination toward Shia Muslims. SRW found it unfortunate to see anti-Shi’ism growing so rapidity in Egypt that citizens believe it is a crime to practice Shia faith. Salafi and Wahhabi extremist have been encouraging anti- Shi’ism in Egypt through social media and media outlets, as the result discrimination and hatred toward Shia Muslims are increasing among public.
According to the International Bill of Human Rights and Egyptian constitution student cannot face legal action because of her faith. AL-Azhar must not ruin its reputation by engaging in human rights violation and acquiescing to Salafi ideologies.
SRW invites Al-Azhar University to keep its reputation by stopping the illegal investigation and recognizing Shia Muslims. Such a University is expected to educate people and increase their acceptance not spread extremists’ ideologies.
