The Muslim Council of Elders’ stand at the 2025 Cairo International Book Fair features a standout publication titled “From the Quran’s Discourse on Humanity” by Ali Mohamed Hassan Al-Amari, a distinguished scholar from Al-Azhar Al-Sharif.
This work delves into the Quran’s detailed attention to humanity, presenting the argument that the Quran can be viewed as a universal book of human nature. It highlights how nearly every verse connects to human experiences, whether through direct mentions, implied references, or discussions centered on human affairs. The text reinforces the concept of humans as central to the Quranic narrative, appointed by God as stewards of the Earth, tasked with its development and benefiting from its resources—animals, plants, mountains, minerals, and all that humanity can innovate and produce. The book underscores that God has made the use of these resources readily accessible for human benefit, underscoring the divine design in harmonizing the natural world to support human life and prosperity.
The book discusses how the Quran extensively addresses various aspects of human life from conception to death, emphasizing guidance essential for the preservation and prosperity of human existence. It goes beyond merely setting the basic standards necessary for survival and growth, offering advice on achieving a fulfilled and complete life through commands, prohibitions, and etiquette designed to ensure happiness if followed correctly.
In the section titled “The Preservation of Humanity as a Primary Objective of the Quran,” the book highlights that God created humans, appointed them as stewards on Earth to enact His decrees and laws, and endowed them with the intellect to understand some mysteries of the universe through deep reflection and reasoning. It points out that God has made many of His creations serve humans, who, without such guidance, would be subject to the whims of nature and personal desires, leading to a survival of the fittest scenario where the strong could dominate the weak, and social cohesion could break down. This divine guidance is portrayed as crucial for sustaining human life on Earth in a manner that is far removed from the brutal existence of wild animals in the forest.
The book is structured into five main sections. The first section contains three chapters: “The Best Statement,” “Description of the Quran from Its Verses,” and “The Prophet’s Description of the Quran.” The second section includes four chapters: “Humanity,” “The Psychological Proof,” “Humanity in the First Verse of the Quran,” and “A Misguidance Warned Against by the Quran.” The third section discusses the objectives of the Quran and the preservation of humanity. The fourth section comprises three chapters: “Human Ethical Behavior as Presented by the Quran,” “Conscience,” and “Educating the Will.” The final section also has three chapters: “Adoption of Good Moral Values,” “Indecency,” and “Exemplary Human Conduct in the Quran.”
The Muslim Council of Elders is participating with a special stand at the 56th Cairo International Book Fair, which runs from January 23 to February 5, 2025. The stand features a wide array of the Council’s distinguished publications, and it will host a series of seminars, activities, and events focusing on promoting values of kindness, amity, peace, and coexistence among all people.
The Muslim Council of Elders’ stand is located next to the Al-Azhar Al-Sharif’s stand in Heritage Hall (Hall No. 4) at the Egypt International Exhibition and Convention Center in the Fifth Settlement.