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Today marks the eleventh anniversary of the founding of the Muslim Council of Elders, under the leadership of His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar. The Council comprises a distinguished group of scholars, sages, and dignitaries from across the Muslim world—individuals known for their wisdom, integrity, moderation, and independence. Established on 21 Ramadan 1435 AH, corresponding to July 19, 2014, the Council was founded to promote peace, uphold the values of dialogue, tolerance, and human coexistence, support just causes across the Muslim world, strengthen unity, and amplify the role of religious leaders in addressing global challenges.
His Excellency Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, emphasized that since its inception eleven years ago, the Council has devoted its efforts to advancing peace, fostering human fraternity and mutual understanding, and highlighting the tolerant values of Islam in its engagement with others. He underscored the importance of dialogue, mutual respect, and interreligious understanding, as well as bolstering intra-Islamic dialogue to foster unity and solidarity. He also expressed the Council’s deep gratitude—on behalf of its chairman, members, and staff—to the United Arab Emirates and its wise leadership for their continued support of the Council’s initiatives to entrench the values of peace and coexistence.
As part of its mission to foster tolerance and peaceful coexistence, the Council launched a series of East–West Dialogue Rounds in cities such as Florence, Paris, Geneva, Cairo, Abu Dhabi, and Manama. These efforts aimed to realize the Council’s vision of promoting peace through mutual understanding and coexistence and enhancing dialogue between religions and cultures. These initiatives culminated in the historic signing of the Document on Human Fraternity in February 2019 by His Eminence the Grand Imam and His Holiness Pope Francis, Pontiff of the Catholic Church.
The Council also launched International Peace Convoys and Ramadan Missions, engaging communities across continents to strengthen ties with Muslims worldwide, promote enlightened and moderate thought, correct misconceptions, and encourage positive integration. These efforts also sought to counter hatred, racism, extremism, terrorism, and Islamophobia. Furthermore, the Council has organized numerous international conferences that explored themes such as peace, citizenship, diversity, coexistence, climate responsibility, and meaningful media discourse.
Recognizing youth as central to building a conscious and peaceful generation, the Council has launched a number of youth-focused initiatives. These include the Emerging Peacemakers Forum, the Global Student Dialogues on Human Fraternity, the Azadi Fellowship in Pakistan to promote interreligious and intercultural dialogue and counter extremism, the Ethics Education Fellowship to integrate universal values into childhood education, and the Bridges That Unite Us initiative to build volunteerism and instill the principles of dialogue, tolerance, and coexistence.
In 2019, believing in the power of the written word, the Council established Al-Hokama Publishing, a dedicated publishing house focused on producing and translating works that promote the values of tolerance and coexistence. To date, it has published over 250 works in more than seven languages. In 2020, the Council also launched the Al-Hokama Center for Peace Research, the first international, non-governmental research center of its kind, serving as a hub for knowledge and expertise in the service of peace in the Muslim world.
The Council’s regional offices have served as beacons of hope and platforms for communication and peaceful coexistence. Branches have been established in several countries, including Indonesia, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan, to build effective platforms for engagement with Muslim communities around the world.
With climate change among the most urgent challenges of our time, the Muslim Council of Elders has led exceptional efforts to protect our planet. These include organizing the Southeast Asia Religious Leaders Conference on Climate, the Global Summit of Religious Leaders for Climate in Abu Dhabi—which led to the issuance of the landmark “Call of Conscience: The Abu Dhabi Joint Statement on Climate”—as well as establishing the first-ever Faith Pavilion at a UN Climate Conference during COP28 in Dubai. The Council also co-organized the Global Summit of Religious Leaders for Climate in Baku, Azerbaijan, and will co-host the Faith Pavilion at COP29.
The Council has also continued to champion the causes of the Muslim world and laid the foundation for a new phase of intra-Islamic dialogue, following the call of the Grand Imam at the Bahrain Dialogue Forum to strengthen Islamic unity. A delegation from the Council visited Iraq and met with diverse religious and societal groups to address pressing Islamic issues, promote reconciliation, and strengthen the bonds of religious fraternity. Additional meetings were held with leading scholars and authorities from various Islamic schools of thought.
On February 19–20, 2025, the Kingdom of Bahrain hosted the first edition of the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference, under the gracious patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The conference was attended by the Grand Imam and over 400 scholars, thinkers, and religious authorities representing various Islamic traditions. The event concluded with the launch of the Call for the People of Qiblah, a foundational charter of principles designed to enhance dialogue and understanding among the diverse schools of Islamic thought.
Year after year, the Muslim Council of Elders continues to uphold and spread universal human values—affirming the importance of dialogue, tolerance, mutual respect, and acceptance of others; protecting religious symbols and sanctities; presenting the true image of Islam; confronting hate speech, extremism, and Islamophobia; and strengthening ties with Muslim communities worldwide—in pursuit of a more peaceful and compassionate future for all humanity.

The Muslim Council of Elders extends its heartfelt congratulations to His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of his inauguration as Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, which falls on March 19.

His Excellency Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, stated that under Imam Al-Tayeb’s leadership, Al-Azhar has witnessed significant progress and a remarkable transformation across all academic and religious spheres. During this period, Al-Azhar has reclaimed its global leadership by actively promoting the true essence of Islam and countering all forms of hatred, racism, extremism, terrorism, and Islamophobia.

The Secretary-General further emphasized that, driven by his deep belief in the importance of fostering dialogue and promoting a culture of tolerance and coexistence, Imam Al-Tayeb has dedicated these years to strengthening dialogue between East and West, uniting the ranks of the Muslim Ummah, and reaffirming the crucial role of religion in the lives of nations and societies. He has also actively encouraged religious leaders and figures to collaborate in addressing global challenges and advancing the values of tolerance, peace, and human fraternity.

The Muslim Council of Elders, led by His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns the Israeli occupation’s bombardment of various areas in the Gaza Strip, which has resulted in the martyrdom and injury of dozens of innocent civilians.

The Council reiterates it firm rejection of all violations committed by the Israeli occupation against the Palestinian people and calls for an urgent international intervention to enforce a permanent ceasefire, ensure the immediate entry of humanitarian aid and relief to innocent civilians, and initiate reconstruction efforts in accordance with the plan approved during the emergency meeting of the Arab League, held on March 4 in Egypt.

Reaffirming its unwavering stance, the Muslim Council of Elders stresses the urgent need for a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian cause, recognizing the Palestinian people’s right to establish their independent state with Jerusalem as its capital, and bringing an end to their decades-long suffering of over 70 years.

The Muslim Council of Elders, led by His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, welcomes the announcement of the successful conclusion of peace negotiations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia. The Council acknowledges this significant step as a crucial milestone toward achieving peace and enhancing stability in the Caucasus region.
In a statement, His Excellency Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, affirmed the Council’s support for all efforts aimed at promoting peace and fostering the values of dialogue, tolerance, coexistence, and human fraternity.
The Muslim Council of Elders also emphasized the importance of continued engagement in building bridges of communication and upholding dialogue and cooperation between both nations, fostering sustainable development and prosperity for their people.

Envoys from the Muslim Council of Elders to the United States, tasked with reviving the spiritual atmosphere of Ramadan and promoting the values of enlightened Islamic moderation, took part in a communal iftar hosted by the University of Kansas in collaboration with the Islamic Center of Lawrence. The event was attended by members of the Muslim community, as well as university students and faculty members.

During their participation, Osama Khaled, a researcher at the Technical Office of the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, and Ahmed Sobhi, a member of the Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism, gave an introductory presentation on the efforts of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and the Muslim Council of Elders in fostering dialogue, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence. They also highlighted various initiatives aimed at promoting peace, compassion, and cooperation among people of different backgrounds while reinforcing the positive integration of Muslims into their societies and addressing all forms of extremism, racism, intolerance, discrimination, and Islamophobia.

The delegation of envoys from the Muslim Council of Elders also participated in a roundtable discussion on Arabic language education at the same university. The session explored key traditions observed by Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan, featuring discussions on Islamic customs and traditions in countries such as India, Pakistan, Egypt, Nigeria, and Morocco. This event was coordinated with the university’s Departments of Religious Studies, Arabic Language, and African American Studies and was attended by the heads of the Religious Studies and African American Studies departments at the University of Kansas.

For the second consecutive year, the Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has remained committed to dispatching religious delegations to various countries around the world during Ramadan. These efforts aim to advance the principles of moderation and enlightened Islamic thought, reaffirming the significance of religious diplomacy in fostering peace and promoting dialogue, tolerance, and coexistence.

This year, the initiative includes more than 32 Quran reciters and scholars, who have been sent to nine countries worldwide, including Spain, Italy, Germany, Kazakhstan, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, and the United States. These envoys lead prayers, recite the Glorious Quran, and deliver sermons, religious lessons, and lectures.

Through these efforts, the Muslim Council of Elders seeks to strengthen connections with Muslim communities across the globe, enhance religious awareness, and support their positive integration into their respective societies—protecting them from the influence of extremist ideologies and shielding them from falling prey to violent and terrorist groups.

The Muslim Council of Elders, led by His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns the terrorist attack on a train in the Balochistan region of southwest Pakistan, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of dozens of innocent people.

The Council firmly rejects such acts of terrorism, which are completely contrary to the teachings of Islam, all divine laws, and international conventions and norms. It expresses its deep condemnation of all forms of violence and terrorism that seek to destabilize security and terrorize innocent civilians.

The Council extends its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Pakistan, as well as to the families of the victims, and prays to Allah Almighty for the swift recovery of the injured.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the leadership of His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, emphasizes that the celebration of International Women’s Day presents a vital opportunity to recognize women’s fundamental role in building nations. Highlighting that women are the counterparts of men and essential partners in the journey of progress and development, the Council calls for empowering women and girls to fully attain their rights and for supporting and enhancing their capabilities. It stresses  that Islam was the first to grant women their full rights, liberating them from imposed restrictions and constraints.

In a statement marking International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8th, the Council affirmed that Islam honors women as mothers, sisters, daughters, and wives, elevating their status in all aspects of life. It encourages kindness and good companionship towards them, as the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “I urge you to treat women kindly.” (Narrated by Muslim) Islam also emphasizes that the best among people are those who treat their women with excellence. The Prophet (PBUH) said: “The most complete of the believers in faith are those with the best character, and the best of you are the best to their women.” (Narrated by Ahmad) The Prophet  also said: “The best of you are those who are best to their families, and I am the best of you to my family.” (Narrated by At-Tirmidhi)

The Muslim Council of Elders urges governments and nations worldwide to take decisive steps toward empowering and supporting women, countering all forms of violence and discrimination against them, raising awareness of their rights, and fostering an environment that enables their productivity and engagement in all sectors. The Document on Human Fraternity, signed by His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, and His Holiness Pope Francis, Pontiff of the Catholic Church, in Abu Dhabi in 2019, affirms women’s rights to education and employment and underscores the need to free them from historical and social pressures that contradict the principles of their faith and dignity.

The Council places great importance on women, stemming from its unwavering belief in supporting them to obtain all their rights. It commends women’s prominent and indispensable role in the advancement of nations and societies and in shaping a more prosperous and peaceful future for humanity.

His Eminence Sayyed Ali Al-Amin, Member of the Muslim Council of Elders and Lebanese religious authority, affirmed that human dignity is a fundamental right granted by Allah to every individual. It is a right that must be preserved, protected, and deeply ingrained in human consciousness. He cited the following verse from the Glorious Quran: “And We have certainly honored the children of Adam and carried them on the land and sea and provided for them of the good things and preferred them over much of what We have created, with [definite] preference.” (17:70)

Speaking in the seventh episode of the program “Humanitarian Values with the Elders,” broadcast on the Muslim Council of Elders’ social media platforms during the holy month of Ramadan, His Eminence Sayyed Ali Al-Amin emphasized that Allah has honored human beings simply for being human. Therefore, this dignity is a universal right that belongs to every person and is not exclusive to any particular group, nation, race, or community.

His Eminence further stated that respecting human dignity calls for greater solidarity and cooperation among people, ensuring that they distance themselves from conflict and division and truly fulfill their role as Allah’s stewards on Earth, spreading peace, fraternity, and dignity. He reiterated a key principle: “Love for others what you love for yourself, and dislike for others what you dislike for yourself.”

During the holy month of Ramadan, the Muslim Council of Elders’ social media platforms are broadcasting five special Ramadan programs, including “Al-Imam Al-Tayeb,” “One Ummah,” “Humanitarian Values with the Elders,” “Month of Harmonious Coexistence,” and “Our Ethics.” These programs are part of the Council’s media strategy aimed at utilizing all platforms to promote and strengthen the values of dialogue, peace, tolerance, and human coexistence.

His Eminence Sheikh Nuriddin Kholiknazar, Member of the Muslim Council of Elders and Chairman of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, emphasized that unity, solidarity, and harmony within the Muslim Ummah, along with avoiding division and discord, are fundamental duties in Islam and a great blessing from Allah. He stated that intra-Islamic dialogue serves as a crucial pillar for reinforcing Muslim unity, strengthening fraternal bonds, and resolving intellectual and sectarian differences through peaceful and scholarly means based on mutual respect in today’s world.

Speaking in the fourth episode of the program “One Ummah,” titled “Islamic Fraternity,” broadcast on the Muslim Council of Elders’ platforms during the holy month of Ramadan, Sheikh Nuriddin Kholiknazar highlighted that the Muslim Ummah faces multiple challenges, making internal dialogue an essential necessity for preserving unity and preventing fragmentation, which adversaries of Islam may exploit. He emphasized that Islam places great importance on the unity of the Ummah, as evidenced by numerous Quranic verses and Prophetic hadiths, including: Allah Almighty says, “Surely this religion of yours is only one, and I am your Lord, so fear Me [alone].” (The Quran, 23: 52) Likewise, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “A believer to another believer is like a building whose different parts reinforce each other.”(Agreed upon)

His Eminence further stated that throughout history, Muslims have stood united as a strong and unshakable foundation in the face of challenges, solving issues through unity and cooperation. He cited the hadith narrated by Nu‘man ibn Bashir (May Allah be pleased with him) in which the Prophet (PBUH) said: “Unity is mercy, and division is torment.” This noble hadith, he explained, signifies that blessings come through unity, while division leads to harm and destruction. This principle has been a core tenet of Islamic belief among Ahl Al-Sunnah wa Al-Jama‘ah. Looking back at history, he noted that whenever the Muslim Ummah remained united and firmly upheld its principles, it flourished in all fields and led the world in knowledge and civilization. However, whenever discord took root, the Ummah faced hardships and crises.

Sheikh Nuriddin Kholiknazar stressed that in today’s world, Muslim unity is more critical than ever, especially amid the challenges and crises affecting the global landscape. Maintaining Islamic unity fosters stability and peace and helps spread the true, tolerant teachings of Islam. Therefore, intra-Islamic dialogue is an urgent necessity in our time to address both internal and external threats to the unity of the Ummah. By embracing the spirit of Islamic fraternity and working to bridge differences, he affirmed, the Ummah can achieve its revival and confront challenges with collective strength and unity.

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders Calls in a UN Address for the Establishment of Databases to Document Racial and Discriminatory Crimes Against Muslims

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Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Calls in a UN Address for Combating Hate Speech That Spreads Through the Media and Social Media Platforms

Grand Imam Showcases in a UN Address the Efforts of Al-Azhar and the Muslim Council of Elders in Advancing Dialogue and Human Fraternity

His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly on the occasion of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. His speech, delivered on his behalf by Ambassador Osama Abdelkhalek, Egypt’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, emphasized that this international day is the result of commendable efforts led by Muslim nations at the UN to confront a phenomenon that is both irrational and illogical, yet has become a significant threat to global peace.

In his address, the Grand Imam expressed his deep appreciation for the courageous and impartial stance of UN Secretary-General António Guterres, praising his fair and informed statements about Islam and its values. His Eminence stressed that such statements play a crucial role in combating Islamophobia, challenging misleading stereotypes, and countering extremist rhetoric that seeks to distort Islam’s true essence for political gain. He pointed out that far-right groups have often exploited these false narratives to serve narrow political agendas, fueling division and prejudice.

The Grand Imam reiterated that the word “Islam” shares its root with the word “Al-Salaam,” which means “peace” in Arabic, reflecting the very essence of this great faith—mercy, compassion, coexistence, and tolerance among all people, regardless of race, creed, language, or background. This is clearly articulated in the Glorious Quran, where Allah Almighty states: “And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds.” (The Quran, 21: 107) He emphasized that this verse encapsulates the core message of Islam—upholding fraternity, justice, and tolerance, recognizing all humans as members of one family, descended from one father and one mother.

The Grand Imam further underscored that Muslims have lived for centuries in harmony with followers of other religions, demonstrating a deep-seated belief in religious freedom, as stated in the Quranic verse: “There is no compulsion in religion.” (The Quran, 2: 256) History, he noted, stands as clear testimony that Islam is a religion of peace, founded on mutual understanding and cooperation, not conflict or division. This is not merely a claim—it is a historical reality experienced by countless societies across both the East and the West for centuries. It is a reality that has, for centuries, defined Islam and its unique message to the world.

His Eminence explained that Islamophobia, or “the irrational fear of Islam,” stems from ignorance and deliberate distortions of Islam’s principles, which are deeply rooted in peace and coexistence. He pointed out that far-right media campaigns and extremist rhetoric have, for years, sought to falsely portray Islam as a religion of violence and extremism—one of the most abhorrent fabrications in modern history. These distortions rely on flawed interpretations and the deliberate, deceitful exploitation of horrific acts of violence committed by military groups that have nothing to do with Islam. His Eminence questioned how can a religion—whose followers’ faith is incomplete unless they believe in the principle enshrined in their sacred book, where Allah addresses all of humanity, saying: “O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you into peoples and tribes that you may know one another.” (The Quran, 49: 13)—be misrepresented as one that advocates extremism, terrorism, violence, and bloodshed? Is it not only fair and just that Islam be recognized by the name Allah intended for it—a religion of understanding, tolerance, mercy, and cooperation? And should not the fear of Islam and its followers be regarded as a disorder—one that requires treatment and awareness rather than being left to spread unchecked?

His Eminence the Grand Imam emphasized that the immense challenges facing our world today—wars, conflicts, and the alarming rise of hate speech, intolerance, extremism, and discrimination—call for unity and solidarity. They compel us to build bridges of understanding upon the ruins of ignorance, arrogance, and hatred and to kindle the light of wisdom in the dark tunnels of stereotypes. Interfaith and intercultural dialogue is no longer a luxury but a necessity for the survival of humanity, rescuing it from the grips of ignorance and misunderstanding. Let our words serve as a bridge that dispels the anxieties of Islamophobia through a discourse of moderation and openness to others.

His Eminence emphasized that the immense challenges facing our world today—wars, conflicts, and the alarming rise of hate speech, intolerance, extremism, and discrimination—call for unity and solidarity. They compel us to build bridges of understanding upon the ruins of ignorance, arrogance, and hatred, and to kindle the light of wisdom in the dark tunnels of stereotypes. He stressed that interfaith and intercultural dialogue is no longer a luxury but a necessity for the survival of humanity, rescuing it from the grips of ignorance and misunderstanding. Let our words serve as a bridge that dispels the anxieties of Islamophobia through a discourse of moderation and openness to others.

He further explained that, according to their faith, Muslims are religiously obligated to believe that religious and cultural diversity is a divine decree, as Allah Almighty states: “And if your Lord had willed, He could have made mankind one community; but they will not cease to differ.” (The Quran, 11: 118). This diversity, he asserted, is a source of enrichment, not conflict, and combating Islamophobia is not a struggle for a specific group but a battle for every person whose heart beats with a love for justice.

The Grand Imam pointed out that Al-Azhar, as the historical authority of Islam and a beacon of moderation, alongside the Muslim Council of Elders, which he chairs, had long sounded the alarm about the escalating threat of Islamophobia. Their joint efforts have focused on opening avenues of dialogue between East and West, culminating in the signing of the Document on Human Fraternity in Abu Dhabi in 2019, co-signed by His Eminence the Grand Imam his brother, His Holiness Pope Francis, Pontiff of the Catholic Church. In addition, Al-Azhar and the Muslim Council of Elders have organized numerous global intellectual conferences,  trained generations of scholars and students as ambassadors of peace, and  dispatched scholarly delegations across the world as part of the international Peace Convoys that  traveled across the globe, carrying the message of Islam as a religion of mercy, rejecting all forms of hate speech and mutual fear, and advocating for human coexistence and positive integration based on dialogue and cooperation rather than conflict and division.

He continued by highlighting Al-Azhar’s efforts in combating Islamophobia, including the establishment of the Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism, which works to clarify the correct teachings of Islam for both Muslims and non-Muslims worldwide. The observatory also actively counters extremist ideologies, terrorist groups, and violent movements while monitoring acts of violence against Muslims driven by Islamophobia. Through daily monitoring of such incidents around the world, it fosters positive engagement to combat this dangerous phenomenon in affected communities. His Eminence expressed regret over the continued rise of Islamophobia, stating that despite significant efforts, the phenomenon continues to expand—fueled by far-right populist rhetoric that exploits both individual and collective vulnerabilities. This reminds us, he noted, that the struggle is a long-term one and that the challenge at hand necessitates redoubled efforts and the development of innovative mechanisms to address the complexities surrounding this issue.

The Grand Imam called for the formulation of an internationally recognized definition of Islamophobia, which would periodically identify specific terms and practices that constitute incitement, hate speech, or violence against Islam and Muslims based on their religious identity. He also advocated for the establishment of comprehensive and regularly updated databases to document racial and discriminatory crimes against Muslims, monitor laws and policies that either deepen or mitigate Islamophobia, and ultimately draft laws and legislation that curb this phenomenon while promoting values of dialogue, tolerance, and human coexistence.

Concluding his address, His Eminence stressed that the fight against Islamophobia requires sustained and practical efforts that manifest in education, dialogue, media, and legislation that safeguard human dignity—regardless of faith or background. He called upon governments and organizations to join hands in developing a monitoring and evaluation mechanism to assess the effectiveness of initiatives and interventions aimed at combating Islamophobia. Through such concerted efforts, we can build a world where justice and coexistence flourish and where the banner of human fraternity flies high in the sky.