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Sisi urges balanced religious upbringing to counter extremism at Egypt 2026 Forum
October 22, 2026 at 02:58 PM
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Egypt's president joined a forum session on religious discourse, telling officials that a balanced religious upbringing will eliminate extremism.
- Sisi attended the fourth-day session "Religious Discourse and Its Impact on Values in Society" at the Egypt 2026 Forum.
- Sisi said a balanced religious upbringing, especially in children's hearts, will eradicate extremism, and that freedom of belief is guaranteed.
- Sisi said states regulate their lives through laws, with awareness-raising serving as a parallel track to the legal path.
- Awqaf Minister Osama al-Azhari announced the "Correct Your Concepts" initiative after the ministry logged 41 behavioral issues in state institutions.



