Throughout 2025, the Muslim Council of Elders continued to advance its intellectual and scholarly mission through its knowledge arm, Al-Hukama Publishing, releasing a wide range of thought-provoking books and studies addressing contemporary Islamic thought, social cohesion, interfaith dialogue, and the promotion of the culture of coexistence and peace.
These publications—spanning original scholarly works and carefully curated translations into several world languages—aim to convey the true message of Islam, grounded in compassion, justice, and wisdom, to a global audience. They seek to strengthen the presence of a balanced, enlightened discourse capable of addressing today’s intellectual challenges.
Among the most notable titles published are: The Roots of Sectarian Division in the Muslim World into Sunnis and Shias; Peace in Africa; Exploring Shared Contexts in Building International Peace; Islam and the West: Understanding the Causes of Tension and the Pathways to Dialogue; Managing Conflict in the Muslim World; Religion and the Great Civilizations of Asia; Islamic Principles in Family Organization; The Qur’anic Vision of Humanity; International Peace: Shared Values and Foundational Concepts; and The Ethics of Dialogue in the Qur’an—alongside many other works addressing questions of thought, identity, and constructive dialogue.
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote enlightened and moderate thought and counter misinterpretations of religion, the Muslim Council of Elders also published in 2025 the book “100 Questions on Methodology, Creed, and Law,” which presents thoughtful, scholarly responses to one hundred common questions and misconceptions exploited by extremist ideologies to sow division, mislead youth, and undermine social cohesion. The book adopts a calm, rigorous academic approach rooted in sound scholarship and intellectual balance.
Through a catalog that now exceeds 250 titles in eight world languages, the Muslim Council of Elders continues to invest in knowledge as a cornerstone of peacebuilding. These efforts reflect a firm conviction that enlightened thought is the first line of defense against hatred, extremism, close-mindedness, and a powerful tool for fostering dialogue, coexistence, and human fraternity across worldwide.