Cairo: Al-Azhar al-Sharif has expressed profound concern and sorrow regarding recent incidents of child harassment reported in the news. The institution highlighted that these acts not only violate the sanctity of innocent children but also assault the honor of their families. Such actions are attributed to criminal gangs that have abandoned all traces of mercy and humanity, disregarding religious and moral values entirely.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Al-Azhar emphasized that the harassment of innocent children is a crime condemned by all religions and laws. This issue has consistently repulsed human sensibility and conscience throughout history. The crime goes beyond the victims and their families, impacting society by instilling terror and fear. It inflicts both physical and psychological harm on family members and is considered a heinous act that contradicts the inherent human nature characterized by love, compassion, and protection for children.