Explore the influence of Al-Azhar University in Cairo, one of the world’s oldest centers of Sunni Islamic learning, and its role in shaping Islamic studies, law, and scholarship. This episode delves into the traditions of Qur’anic memorization (hifz) and tajweed, the making of the Quran as the Muslim world’s revered text, and the broader implications for understanding Islam in a global context. A thoughtful look at religious education, historical currents, and the enduring impact of classical Islamic scholarship.