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Indonesia-Egypt religious and educational cooperation

Overview

Indonesia and Egypt are expanding strategic ties through religious diplomacy and educational initiatives. In October 2026, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) worked to strengthen cooperation with Al-Azhar University, the Egyptian Ministry of Endowments, and Dar Ifta to support Indonesian students in Cairo. This included an international preacher certification program focused on contemporary Islamic law, fatwa methodology, and digital media ethics.

By November 2026, the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) continued these efforts through a delegation meeting with Egypt’s Minister of Awqaf, Sheikh Prof Usamah al-Azhari. Discussions between the two parties centered on expanding Islamic education, increasing scholarship opportunities, and managing religious endowments (wakaf) to improve the economic welfare of Muslim communities. Both organizations emphasized the importance of institutional partnerships to promote religious moderation and human resource development.

Entities

Al-Azhar University · Egypt · Usamah al-Azhari · KH Cholil Nafis · Indonesia

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    MUI delegation meets Egyptian Minister of Awqaf in Cairo

    An Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) delegation met with Egypt’s Minister of Awqaf to discuss Islamic education, scholarships, and religious diplomacy to strengthen ties between the two nations.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Nahdlatul Ulama strengthens ties with Egypt and Al-Azhar

    Nahdlatul Ulama is expanding cooperation with Egypt and Al-Azhar University to train Indonesian preachers and strengthen educational ties for the thousands of NU students studying in Cairo.

Sources

foreveresports.republika.co.id · minanews.net