Al-Azhar Launches ‘Azhar Podcast' on Major Digital Platforms
The platform aims to address youth concerns through accessible, modern content.
Jun 16, 2025
Al-Azhar has launched a new digital platform, 'Azhar Podcast', as part of its broader efforts to modernise its media tools and enhance its educational and intellectual presence in the digital sphere. The platform is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Anghami, YouTube, and Facebook.
The initiative aims to strengthen engagement with younger audiences by addressing topics that reflect their concerns and everyday realities. Through a mix of audio and video content, 'Azhar Podcast' looks to present religious and intellectual material in a format that combines traditional thought with the sensibilities of modern media.
Episodes will explore a range of intellectual, theological, and behavioral themes, using simplified and accessible language designed to appeal to youth. Content will be delivered by a combination of senior scholars and emerging young voices from Al-Azhar.
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