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Al-Azhar role was not only religious or cultural, but it was a major participant in the national movement and political life. This role has become evident throughout the history of the Egyptian National Movement and during World War II, when Egypt suffered economically and politically during the war years. All sects of society were seeking independence from Britain, and Al Azhar was not excluded from the scene. This article discusses the role of Al-Azhar during that difficult phase of Egypt's Modern history, especially with regard the famous incident of Abdeen palace 1942, that was about to topple the throne of King Farouk , and how that the scholars of Al-Azhar and its students came out chanting and condemning the incident and the British occupation not only for supporting the king as a guardian but also for rejecting the British occupation and the terms of the 1936 treaty that made Egypt suffer the scourge of war, even though it was not a participating party. Thus, Al-Azhar institution has become a haven for Egyptians under this cloudy climate.
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