The Muslim Council of Elders’ pavilion at the Rabat International Publishing and Book Fair hosted a cultural seminar titled “The 100 Questions Project in Methodology, Creed, and Sharia,” by Dr. Samir Boudinar, Director of the Al-Hokama Center for Peace Research, in the presence of scholars, intellectuals, and individuals engaged in intellectual and religious affairs.
The seminar presented an intellectual and scholarly examination of the book “The 100 Questions Project in Methodology, Creed, and Sharia,” which represents the outcome of a collaborative academic effort between Al-Azhar and the Muslim Council of Elders. The work aims to provide well-grounded and balanced answers to a number of contemporary intellectual and theological questions and misconceptions raised within Muslim societies today, contributing to the promotion of sound religious awareness, the entrenchment of moderation and balance, and the confrontation of hate speech and extremist ideologies.
Dr. Samir Boudinar explained that the book draws upon a diverse range of scholarly and classical sources, including the Holy Qur’an and the Prophetic Sunnah, as well as works of theological debate, scholarly discourse, and refutation that have historically contributed to shaping doctrinal positions and reinforcing ethical and human values within Islamic civilization. He noted that the phenomena of misconceptions, extremism, hatred, and excess are not confined to Islamic culture alone, but rather constitute a global challenge affecting various cultures and societies.
The seminar also reviewed the book’s key themes, including methodological approaches to understanding religion, the relationship between reason and revelation, the principles governing legal opinions (fatwas) and the higher objectives of Sharia, and the role of creed in shaping human behavior. It further addressed issues such as excommunicatio, the concept of the caliphate, and other contemporary intellectual challenges, underscoring the importance of developing a balanced religious discourse that confronts extremism and promotes the values of peace and coexistence.
The Muslim Council of Elders, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence of the United Arab Emirates, is participating at the 31st Rabat International Publishing and Book Fair, which runs until 10 May 2026. The pavilion showcases more than 275 publications in five languages, alongside a diverse program of seminars and cultural and intellectual events aimed at promoting the values of dialogue, tolerance, coexistence, and peace.