Lawmaker to introduce a 25% quota for women participation in Al Azhar’s ruling assembly

Lawmaker to introduce a 25% quota for women participation in Al Azhar’s ruling assembly: House Rep. Mohamed Fouad is planning to suggest a progressive amendment to the Al Azhar Act that would introduce a minimum 25% quota of representation for women in the institution’s ruling assembly of senior scholars, Fouad tells Al Shorouk. The assembly is responsible for electing the Grand Imam, nominating the Grand Mufti and discussing nationwide religious and ethical matters.