Al-Azhar condemns Hanover terror attack against Algerian student - Foreign Affairs
Al-Azhar, in a statement on Tuesday, denounced the crime, reportedly carried out by a far-right German assailant, and urged "firm international action' to combat the rise of white nationalist and far-right terrorism in Europe.
The world's leading Islamic institution warned of the growing threat posed by such ideologies to Muslims and refugees across the continent.
It called for 'decisive legal measures' to curb these acts of terrorism and prevent future tragedies.
Al-Azhar extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of Rahma Ayat.
On the morning of 4 July, 26-year-old Algerian nursing trainee Rahma Ayad was fatally stabbed in the stairwell of her apartment building in Arnum, south of Hanover.
Police arrested a 31-year-old German man, a resident of the same building, later that day.
The suspect remains in custody, though formal charges have not yet been filed, and authorities have not confirmed a motive.
Ayad's family revealed that she had voiced concerns two months prior about being harassed by her neighbour.
Her mother reportedly said Rahma felt unsafe due to ongoing verbal abuse related to her hijab and Arab identity, according to media sources.
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