His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, extends his warmest congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, and to the people of Qatar on the occasion of the nation’s National Day.
His Eminence commends the remarkable developmental and achievements of the State of Qatar and its active role in supporting the causes of the Arab and Islamic world. He prays to Almighty Allah to protect Qatar—its leadership and people—and to bless it with continued security, stability, and prosperity.