Cairo: President El-Sisi has expressed his condolences following the passing of Professor Dr. Ahmed Omar Hashem, a renowned scholar and former president of Al-Azhar University. Dr. Hashem, who was also a member of the Senior Scholars Council of Al-Azhar, passed away leaving behind a significant legacy in the fields of religion and knowledge. According to State Information Service Egypt, President El-Sisi conveyed his profound sorrow and sadness upon receiving the news of Dr. Hashem's passing. The President acknowledged Dr. Hashem's remarkable contributions to religious scholarship and education, noting that his legacy of wisdom will endure through time. President El-Sisi extended his heartfelt condolences to Dr. Hashem's family, loved ones, and students both within Egypt and internationally, praying for Allah's mercy upon the esteemed scholar and that he be granted a place in eternal paradise.