Ahmad al-Tayyeb

Imam of al-Azhar Mosque in Egypt
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Summary

Ahmad al-Tayyeb is a human[1]. His place of birth was Luxor[2]. He was born on January 6, 1946[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4], theologian[5], university teacher[6], translator[7], and Islamic jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (726 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb was born in Luxor[2].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb was born on January 6, 1946[3].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb held citizenship in Egypt[10].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb worked as a philosopher[4].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb's professions included theologian[5].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb's professions included translator[7].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb worked as an Islamic jurist[8].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb's professions included politician[11].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb held the position of Grand Imam of al-Azhar[12].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb's education included a stint at Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[13].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb was educated at University of Paris[14].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb's education included a stint at Al-Azhar University[15].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb received the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity[16].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[17].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb is recorded as male[18].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb's noble title is recorded as sheikh[20].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb's noble title is recorded as His Eminence[21].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb's noble title is recorded as professor[22].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb's noble title is recorded as Jahmi[23].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb's Commons category is recorded as Ahmed el-Tayeb[24].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb's given name is recorded as Ahmed[25].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb's official website is recorded as http://www.alazhar.gov.eg/[26].
  • Ahmad al-Tayyeb's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Arabic[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Luxor[2], Ahmad al-Tayyeb… he was born on January 6, 1946[3].

Education

Educated at Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[13], a university in France[28], in France[29], founded in 1971[30], headquartered in rue Victor-Cousin[31]; University of Paris[14], a former entity[32], in France[33], founded in 1150[34], headquartered in Paris[35]; and Al-Azhar University[15], a public university[36], in Egypt[37], founded in 0970[38], headquartered in Cairo[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[4], theologian[5], university teacher[6], translator[7], Islamic jurist[8], and politician[11]. Ahmad al-Tayyeb held the position of Grand Imam of al-Azhar[12].

Recognition

Ahmad al-Tayyeb received the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity[16].

Personal Life

Ahmad al-Tayyeb's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[17].

Why It Matters

Ahmad al-Tayyeb ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (726 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Ahmad al-Tayyeb born?

Born in Luxor[2].

What did Ahmad al-Tayyeb do for work?

Ahmad al-Tayyeb worked as philosopher[4], theologian[5], university teacher[6], translator[7], and Islamic jurist[8].

Where did Ahmad al-Tayyeb go to school?

Ahmad al-Tayyeb was educated at Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[13], University of Paris[14], and Al-Azhar University[15].

What awards did Ahmad al-Tayyeb receive?

Honors received include Zayed Award for Human Fraternity[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . AlKindi. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'bn', 'ca', 'ckb', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fa', 'fr', 'he',
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  2. 11w ago · عبدالرحمن · 2026-07-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Award received → Zayed Award for Human Fraternity
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  3. 18w ago · Toghrul R · 2026-06-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Winner: Ahmad al-Tayyeb, Copying from Zayed Award for Human Fraternity"
  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sbn author id → UTOV547598
    Given name → Ahmed
    Country of citizenship → Egypt
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