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’Al-Imam Al-Tayeb’ ‘Coexistence Crescent’, ‘Values of Humanity with the Elders’ and ‘With the Peacemakers’… Most prominent programs by the Muslim Council of Elders during Ramadan 2023

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The Muslim Council of Elders’ social media pages will broadcast a total of 5 programs during the holy month of Ramadan which falls in line with the Council’s strategy to employ all avenues to promote the values of dialogue, peace, and coexistence. 

Most prominent among these programs is ‘Al-Imam Al-Tayeb’ by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders. The program covers a variety of topics relevant to women, their status within Islamic culture, and how Islam values female empowerment. A number of television outlets in the Arab and Islamic worlds will also air the program.

‘Values of Humanity with the Elders’ is a program presented by members of the Muslim Council of Elders that bring to light various fundamental qualities outlined in the Document on Human Fraternity. These include tolerance, acceptance of the other, forgiveness, coexistence, citizenship, respect, mercy, cooperation, wisdom, justice, and other virtues.

‘With the Peacemakers’ is a program presented by members of the Emerging Peacemakers Forum, an initiative by the Muslim Council of Elders. It focuses on a number of global examples that have enabled people to achieve peace in their societies. This coincides with the launch of the second edition of the Emerging Peacemakers Forum, which will be held in Geneva next July.

‘Crescent of Coexistence’ discusses certain human values that can be rediscovered during the holy month of Ramadan. It includes a number of episodes such as, ‘Ramadan and Community Peace’, ‘Ramadan the Month of Giving’, ‘Ramadan the Month of Acquaintance’, ‘Faith and Reckoning’ ‘Temporary Righteousness: Do we understand Ramadan well?’.

The program ‘Think About Your Fasting’ discusses the rationale behind the legitimacy of fasting, its most valuable secrets, the psychological and physiological impact it has on a person, the benefits that one can attain from fasting, and the thirty-day school of fasting.

All programs can be streamed on the Muslim Council of Elders’ social media pages through the following links: 

https://www.muslim-elders.com/ar
https://www.facebook.com/MuslimCouncilofElders
https://www.youtube.com/@muslimelders9203
https://www.instagram.com/muslimelders/?hl=en

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Muslim Council of Elders congratulates the Arab and Muslim worlds for the holy month of Ramadan

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Under the Chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, the Muslim Council of Elders extends its sincere congratulations to the Arab and Muslim worlds for the holy month of the Month. May Allah make this occasion a blessing on the Arab and Muslim worlds as well bringing love and peace to the entire world.

The Council calls on Muslims around the world to use the holy month of Ramadan to achieve noble deeds and participate in prayer while renewing love, tolerance, and respect. It also encourages charity to the needy and brings happiness to those less fortunate as the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) was the most generous of men; he was the most generous during the month of Ramadan.

The Council wishes that the holy month will also be a time of peace and prosperity on the Islamic world and humanity as a whole and that it brings security and stability to all people.

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Muslim Council of Elders expresses concern about rising violence in Haiti and calls on the protection of innocent civilians

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Under the Chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, the Muslim Council of Elders expresses its concerns at the rising gang violence in Haiti which led to the killing and kidnapping of hundreds of innocent civilians.

The Council calls on the international community to protect innocent civilians in Haiti which is currently witnessing its worst humanitarian and human rights crises in decades. It points to the need to support the Haitian people in exercising their fundamental rights, accessing essential services, and living normal lives free from the threat of kidnapping, rape, or murder.

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On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia: Muslim Council of Elders affirms that Islam is a religion of mercy, coexistence, and peace

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Muslim Council of Elders calls on international organizations and media outlets to combat Islamophobia in order to curb the various transgressions that have occurred against Muslims in the west

The Council praises statements by the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres who highlighted Islam’s tolerant values

Under the Chairmanship of the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Muslim Council of Elders affirms that Islam is a religion of mercy and peace based on the values of tolerance and compassion. Its teachings have taught the world certain values that promote tolerance, coexistence, and human fraternity between all humanity regardless of their background.

The Muslim Council of Elders also indicates that Islamophobia has a negative effect on coexistence and integration. This goes with the spread of sedition as well as false information about Islamic teachings which in turns causes a feeling of resentment, hate, and racism towards Muslims.

On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, the Muslim Council of Elders calls on international organizations and media outlets to combat Islamophobia in order to curb the various transgressions that have occurred against Muslims in the west in recent years. These transgressions have in turn affected the right to practice the Islamic faith for Muslims in the West, insulting religious symbols and continued discrimination on the basis of religion and background. The Council also praises the adoption of March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia and the support of the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres for the cause by affirming that the message of Islam, which came more than 1,400 years ago, was peace, sympathy, and compassion, and was an inspiration to people around the world. He also explained that the word “Islam” is derived from the same root as the word “peace”, pointing out that he saw for himself when he was High Commissioner for Refugees the generosity of Islamic countries. Which opened its doors to those who were forced to flee their homes, at a time when other countries closed their borders.

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Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders to Prime Minister of Denmark: Freedom of expression for Muslims does not extend to offending religious symbols

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His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders has met the Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen to discuss potential cooperation and various prominent global matters.  

During the meeting, the Grand Imam remarked that the voice of religion, which some are attempting to silence and remove from people’s lives, is desperately needed in today’s society. The Grand Imam added that by exaggerating the materialistic vision and glorifying human needs and the pursuit of their pleasure, the world only gained more wars, conflicts, and carnage. 

His Eminence clarified that many in the West exploit freedoms to impose Western ideals and practices on Eastern and Arab cultures. This includes attempts to legitimize homosexuality in the Arab world and the Middle East through the normalization of the practice and behaviors in the media. This, he argued, is a blow to our human rights, as well as to children’s rights and the rights of families. He added that this new form of intellectual and cultural colonialism needs to cease to exist since it goes against human instinct, religious doctrine, and the natural order of the universe.

His Eminence declared that Muslims and people from the Middle East are defined by their adherence to moral and religious principles. He also pointed out that freedom of speech cannot be used to harm others or insult their sanctities and religious symbols. He also pointed to the need to help individuals overcome hardships and suffering, and we should treat Easterners with the same respect that we give Westerners because they too deserve to live honorable lives.

His Eminence also discussed the risks of illegal immigration, emphasizing that in order to find a solution to this issue, we must first understand what drives young individuals to seek asylum from their home nations and into an uncertain future. He advised that we must all pay attention to Africa, the continent of wealth and riches, whose resources have long been plundered, while also lending a helping hand to its people by encouraging them to rise and seek employment.

For her part, the Danish Prime Minister expressed her gratitude for the efforts made by the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders to promote the values of human fraternity, peace, and coexistence among people. Moreover, she emphasized the importance her nation places on fostering dialogue between the East and West and strengthening relations between the Eastern and Western Peoples, all of which are compatible with the Grand Imam’s teachings as well as an eagerness to uphold the right to diversity. She said that Egypt is a crucial ally that actively engages in the fight against illegal migration, which calls for coordinated measures to produce effective outcomes on the ground.

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Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders meets the Prime Minister of Hungary

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His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders today met the Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban to discuss potential cooperation. 

During the meeting, the Grand Imam expressed his admiration of Prime Minister Orban and Hungary’s stance on religious values and morals while rejecting social diseases and behaviors that aim to destroy the family entity, spread extramarital sexual relations while normalizing homosexuality under the veil of “rights and freedoms”. This, the Grand Imam pointed out, is consistent with the position of Al-Azhar and the Muslim Council of Elders as these diseases strive to exclude religion, set aside morals, distort societies, and destroy man by fulfilling desires.

The Grand Imam added that those promoting such diseases are not satisfied with only doing so within their countries and societies, but are in fact attempting to impose them on people regardless of their religious and moral backgrounds while taking advantage of strong media influence and social media networks. Likewise, the Grand Imam praised Hungary for legally and constitutionally upholding the institution of marriage and condemning homosexuality.

The Hungarian Prime Minister, for his part, expressed his gratitude and respect for His Eminence the Grand Imam, and his efforts to promote peace as well as the burdens he carries to advance understanding and fraternity while creating a culture of coexistence and integration. Additionally, he stated that his nation is working to combat destructive global trends by bringing attention to the seriousness of actions that are inconsistent with moral and religious principles, particularly in light of the perversions that are being promoted which undermine traditional family structures and encourage extramarital relationships.

Orban added that it is incorrect to refer to these actions by their proper names and that it is important to warn of the dangers they pose to society in the name of “freedom of expression.” He made the point that this would eventually result in deception and its propagation among young people; as a result, our responsibility and resolve to combat these diseases that seek to pervert society will increase.

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Muslim Council of Elders hosts seminar on ‘Human Fraternity’ at New Delhi World Book Fair 2023

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The second seminar by the Muslim Council of Elders at the New Delhi World Book Fair took place at the Council’s stand at the largest book fair in Asia. The seminar was titled ‘Human Fraternity’ and featured a number of intellectuals and thinkers.

During the seminar, participants described the Document on Human Fraternity as a historic charter that reflects the contemporary challenges facing humanity and that its spirit is based on achieving long-lasting peace for all of humanity.

Discussions also centered around humans having unique viewpoints and how they must tolerate and accept each other in a cordail atmosphere, which the Document aims to achieve. Panelists discussed how history has shown us that only societies that promote tolerance and human fraternity can flourish and succeed for long periods.

Another point of discussion was the Muslim Council of Elders’ mission of achieving universal peace and stability, which is seen as the best service to achieving the values of the Document on Human Fraternity. It was agreed that religious leaders have a great duty to serve their communities and inspire them to participate in dialogue with followers of other religions.

This is the Council’s first-ever participation at the New Delhi World Book Fair, which is considered to be one of the prime literary events in Asia. The participation is part of His Eminence the Grand Imam’s vision of promoting dialogue and spreading tolerance and peace globally as well as building bridges of cooperation with people of all backgrounds.

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Muslim Council of Elders’ stand at New Delhi World Book Fair 2023 attracts school and university students

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The Muslim Council of Elders’ stand at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2023 has drawn extensive interest from students in New Delhi’s schools, universities, research institutions, and scientific organizations.

The stand saw a strong presence of academics and students who were interested in the Council’s various publications that promote tolerance and coexistence. Visitors were also curious about the Council’s most significant and important objectives and initiatives.

Among the most prominent universities that visited the Council’s stand and inspected its publications is the Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi, the University of New Delhi, and the Jawaharlal Nehru University in addition to the Dar Al Ulama Nadwat Al Ulum in Belkna, Uttar Pradesh and the Dar Al Uloom Deoband Uttar Pradesh.

Some of the most prominent discussions were about the possibility of the council contributing to the cultural and academic activities offered by these universities, centers, and institutions. In addition, students and professors viewed a number of publications published by Dar Al-Hokama Publishing, the Publishing arm of the Muslim Council of Elders.

This is the Muslim Council of Elders’ first-ever participation at the New Delhi World Book Fair, which is considered to be one of the prime literary events in Asia. The participation is part of His Eminence the Grand Imam’s vision of promoting dialogue and spreading tolerance and peace globally as well as building bridges of cooperation with people of all backgrounds.

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Former Indian Union Minister of Minority Affairs visits Muslim Council of Elders’ stand at New Delhi World Book Fair

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India’s former Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi visited the Muslim Council of Elders’ stand at the New Delhi World Book Fair which runs until 5 March 2023.

Naqvi praised the Muslim Council of Elders under the Chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar for promoting dialogue, coexistence, and countering hate and extremism while encouraging pluralism and respect.

The former Union Minister for Minority Affairs reaffirmed that efforts promoting tolerance and human fraternity are desperately needed in today’s society. In addition, Naqvi was keen on reviewing “The Pope and the Grand Imam: A Thorny Path” by Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Elders, which describes the creation of the Human Fraternity Document, which was co-signed by His Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.

This is the Muslim Council of Elders’ first-ever participation at the New Delhi World Book Fair, which is considered to be one of the prime literary events in Asia. The participation is part of His Eminence the Grand Imam’s vision of promoting dialogue and spreading tolerance and peace globally as well as building bridges of cooperation with people of all backgrounds.

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Muslim Council of Elders to participate at the New Delhi World Book Fair for the very first time Publication to be exhibited in 5 different languages

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The Muslim Council of Elders is set to participate at the New Delhi World Book Fair which runs from Saturday 25 February until Sunday 5 March 2023. The participation is set to include publications in 5 different languages; Arabic, English, Hindi, Malayalam and Urdu, to go with various activities that will be held at the Council stand.

The Council will present a total of 5 books in Hindi by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders and these include; ‘Al-Azhar and Muslim Unity’ in Urdu, ‘Understanding of Jihad’ in Hindi and Urdu, ‘A Word to the Youth’ in Malayalam and Urdu, ‘My Opinion on the Eastern Dialogue’ in Urdu and ‘Talk of Peace’ in Malayalam and Urdu.

The Council will also exhibit for the first time the Urdu language version of ’The Pope and the Grand Imam: A Thorny Path’ by the Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders Judge Mohamed Abdelsalm which chronicles the birth of the Human Fraternity Document which was co-signed by His Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar on 4 February 2019 in Abu Dhabi and the role of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates in supporting the Document.

The Council will also host a series of seminars and lectures discussing dialogue, coexistence, and human fraternity to go with meeting prominent regional publishers for the purpose of exploring potential cooperation. The Council will also host various Indian religious leaders as well as civil and community actors, university students, and professors for the purpose of presenting to them the Council’s vision and core message.

This is set to be the Council’s first-ever participation at the New Delhi World Book Fair, which is considered to be one of the prime literary events in Asia. The participation follows the recently-concluded participation at the Cairo International Book Fair which was also part of the Council’s overall vision of promoting tolerance and coexistence through literary channels.

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