The Muslim Council of Elders organized a seminar at the 2023 Istanbul Arabic Book Fair titled: “The Role of the Muslim Council of Elders in Disseminating Books of Islamic Heritage and Thought”. The seminar was presented by Dr. Abdul Rahman Madkur, a researcher at the Office of Islamic Heritage Revival at Al-Azhar. It addressed the role of the Muslim Council of Elders and its efforts in promoting peace, spreading the values of dialogue, tolerance, and coexistence. It also discussed countering extremism, hate speech, bigotry, terrorism, and correcting misconceptions to go with highlighting the initiatives and diverse publications of the council.
Audience members actively engaged in the seminar, contributing to discussions on intellectual and cultural issues emphasized by the council’s publications. They praised the efforts of the Muslim Council of Elders, led by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, in promoting awareness of Islamic heritage and culture, defending the issues of the nation, building bridges of communication between nations and peoples, and spreading the culture of human fraternity.
The Muslim Council of Elders’ booth at the 2023 Istanbul Arabic Book Fair, held from December 9 to 17, features a series of seminars addressing various intellectual, cultural, and societal issues. These activities align with the council’s mission to promote peace, tolerance, and coexistence among all peoples and cultures.