The Muslim Council of Elders’ stand at the 2025 Cairo International Book Fair offers visitors a variety of the latest releases from Al-Hokama Publishing for 2025, among which the book “Islamic Principles on Family Regulation” by Abu Al-Wafa Al-Maraghi, a scholar from Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, stands out.
The book underscores the family as the bedrock of society, a principle highly valued in Islam. It advocates for the unity, connection, and organization of the family unit, setting forth legal statutes and overarching principles designed to strengthen its framework and address any deficiencies that could weaken this solid foundation.
Given the significance of the subject, the author set out to create this book, elucidating, interpreting, and engaging with contemporary issues. He states: “This book addresses the Islamic family, compiling the core principles of family organization as decreed by Islam, drawn from the Quran, the Sunnah, and the insights of revered scholars. Each principle is meticulously sourced, and the text explicates the Islamic viewpoint on issues such as polygamy, divorce, and hijab, which have frequently been subjected to criticism by Islam’s detractors. Additionally, the book compares the dynamics of Islamic and Western families, highlighting the distinct foundational principles of each.
The book clarifies that Islam establishes detailed, clear principles for family organization, addressing the relationships among family members. These principles range from obligatory to recommended and favored, all aimed at ensuring the family’s functionality and stability. This framework allows the family to navigate life’s complexities with a clear understanding, free from the influence of whims and desires, and safeguarded against the corrosive effects of hatred and conflict.
The author highlights that while the family unit has received attention in modern times, with scholars studying and evolving systems to adapt to changing circumstances, considering it the foundational building block of a nation, Islam has provided this care for over fourteen centuries. Islam established enduring principles based on a deep understanding of human nature and individual characteristics, unlike fleeting experimental approaches seen in human-devised principles, which may be accepted today and rejected tomorrow.
The Muslim Council of Elders is participating with a dedicated stand at the 56th Cairo International Book Fair, running from January 23 to February 5, 2025. The stand features a selection of the Council’s distinguished publications, along with a series of seminars, activities, and events aimed at 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 Hall 4, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in the Fifth Settlement.