Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi appointed Nazir Mohamed Ayyad as Egypt’s new Grand Mufti for a four-year term, following a recommendation from the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed El-Tayyeb. Ayyad succeeds Shawki Allam, who served as Grand Mufti since 2013. A respected scholar in Islamic jurisprudence, creed, and philosophy, Ayyad previously held the position of secretary-general of Al-Azhar’s Islamic Research Academy. Known for his moderate stance, he actively promotes interfaith dialogue and combats extremism and Islamophobia. As Grand Mufti, Ayyad will lead Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta, the institution responsible for issuing fatwas and providing Islamic legal guidance on various matters impacting both personal and public life.