Al-Azhar Sets Up Religious Edict Booths in Cairo Subway

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Egypt's Islamic Research Academy of Al-Azhar, the Sunni Muslim world's foremost religious institution, has set up booths in Cairo metro stations to give religious edicts to citizens.

It is an attempt to "correct misconceptions and radical ideologies," al-Azhar said.

In a statement, the academy's Secretary General Mohi El-Din Afifi said the move comes to enhance the spirit of belonging to the country and to dispel misinterpretations of Quranic verses and religious texts, AP reported.

Rights activist Gamal Eid expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of these booths, saying other measures including fighting corruption and upholding freedoms should be prioritized.