The Education and Social Reform of Al-Azhar University: A Short Historical Commentary

Abstract

The concept of the university is perhaps one of the oldest social institutions in the world and plays an intricate and pivotal role in societies in various cultures. Every university has a unique story in its history, growth, controversies, and its on-going survival. The role of each respective university’s faculty and academic leadership has a certain level of professional interaction in terms of their role and contract with society. This paper examines the historical evolution, challenges, reforms, and proposed prediction of the renowned Al-Azhar University of Cairo, Egypt.