Benha University President welcomed the Grand Mufti of Egypt

Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, welcomed Prof. Nazir Ayad, the Grand Mufti of Egypt, during the discussions of two doctoral theses at the Faculty of Law.
The meeting was attended by:
• Prof. Gehan Abdel-Hady Vice President for postgraduate Studies and Research
• Prof. Taha Ashour, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development
• Prof. Mohamed Mansour, Dean of the Faculty of Law
Collaboration and Initiatives
Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy emphasized the cooperation between Benha University and the Egyptian Dar al-Ifta in organizing lectures, training programs, and workshops, as well as holding conferences and scientific seminars addressing societal issues.
He praised the pioneering role of the Egyptian Dar al-Ifta as one of the oldest religious institutions, highlighting its efforts in disseminating enlightened fatwas based on the Al-Azhar methodology, combating extremist ideas, and protecting society from intellectual and social challenges. This work enhances Egypt's status and leadership in the field of fatwa within the Islamic world.
Prof. Nazir Ayad, the Grand Mufti, stressed the importance of enhancing communication between religious and academic institutions. This collaboration allows for the exchange of experiences and the integration of efforts in addressing intellectual and societal issues. He underscored the necessity of utilizing the research and academic capabilities of universities to study contemporary developments and provide solutions based on sound scientific methodology and disciplined legal vision, contributing to community service and raising public awareness.
The Faculty of Law witnessed the discussion of two doctoral theses:
1. The first thesis, presented by researcher Mohamed Hussein Abdel-Azim Al-Darandali, focused on "The Role of Jurisprudential Rules in Protecting Society from Epidemics and Treating Them: The COVID-19 Pandemic as a Model."
• The discussion committee included Prof. Nazir Ayad as the chair, along with Prof. elShahat Mansour, Professor and former Dean of the Faculty of Law at Benha University, Prof. Abdel-Moneim Ahmed, Professor and Head of the Islamic Law Department at Menoufia University, and Prof. Mohamed Mansour, Professor of Islamic Law and Dean of the Faculty of Law at Benha University.
2. The second thesis, presented by researcher Asmaa Al-Shahat Mansour, was titled "Civil Liability for Medical Robots: A Comparative Study between Civil Law and Islamic Jurisprudence."
• The discussion and supervision committee consisted of Prof. Nazir Ayad as the chair, with Prof. Mohamed Mansour, Professor of Islamic Law and Dean of the Faculty of Law at Benha University, Prof. Reda Abdel-Halim, Professor and former Dean of the Faculty of Law at Benha University, and Prof. Mohamed Al-Ma'idawi, Professor of Civil Law and Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs at the university.
This event highlights the ongoing collaboration between academic institutions and religious authorities in Egypt, fostering a rich environment for research and community engagement.