Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi He said He stressed that Egypt must serve all citizens equally, including believers and atheists, stressing that government institutions must represent everyone regardless of their religious beliefs.
During the breakfast hosted by the Police Academy, Sisi said that while religion guides individuals in their personal lives, the state must remain responsible for the well-being of all members of society. He stressed that states are made up of people with different beliefs and backgrounds, and therefore the role of the state is to serve everyone equally without discrimination.
The President also warned that ignorance, especially ignorance of religion, constitutes one of the most dangerous dangers to any nation. He said that misunderstanding of religion could lead to conflict in society and confusion between personal religious practice and state responsibilities.
Al-Sisi explained that personal faith relates to individual practices such as prayer, fasting, and moral behavior. But the state bears a broader responsibility because it governs people of different beliefs, including Muslims, Christians, and those who do not follow any religion. For this reason, he said, the state must ensure equal treatment for all citizens.
Despite Sisi’s statements emphasizing inclusivity, the position of atheists and non-believers in Egypt remains complex. Egypt constitution It states that citizens are equal before the law and prohibits discrimination based on religion or belief.
However, the country officially He recognizes Only three religions, Islam, Christianity and Judaism, leave atheists and followers of other beliefs without official recognition in many legal contexts. It is rare for an atheist to be publicly identified in Egypt, where religious identity exists remains An essential part of social and cultural life. Atheists can often face social stigma and discrimination campaigns.