He also expressed during the meeting his refusal of the „fanatical speech“ that the Muslim Brotherhood is employing, saying that this can never help build the country.

Al-Azhar is the only entity that has the power to advocate and give Iftaa — religious edicts — and it should be backed by all forces, added Sabahi.

The leftist candidate went on to say that the first thing he would do if elected Egypt‘s president was to create a new office against discrimination between Egyptians and to emphasise citizenship.