“Ahlul-Qibla Call” and Strengthening Intra-Islamic Dialogue Take Center Stage
The Muslim Council of Elders is participating at the 6th Iraq International Book Fair, held under the patronage of His Excellency Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, from 3 to 13 December 2025 in the capital Baghdad. The pavilion showcases over 250 publications, including scholarly works, books, and treatises addressing key intellectual and cultural topics, correcting misconceptions, promoting enlightened moderate thought, and enhancing intra-Islamic dialogue.
Reflecting the deep affection and immense respect the Iraqi people hold for His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, the pavilion features over 20 of his authored works that highlight the tolerance of Islam and the richness of its intellectual and philosophical heritage. Among them are Al-Qawl al-Tayyib, Muqawwimat al-Islam, Ra’y fi Hiwar al-Sharq wa al-Gharb, Al-Awdah ila al-Iman, Kalimah ila al-Shabab and many others.
The pavilion also presents a selection of significant publications, including Love in the Holy Qur’an by Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, member of the Muslim Council of Elders; The Pope and the Grand Imam: A Thorny Path by Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam; Rules of Understanding and Mutual Comprehension from Thought and Language by Dr. Mustafa Benhamza, member of the Council; and Studies on Similar Structures in the Qur’anic Narratives: Comparison and Analysis by Abdul Ghani Al-Rajihi. In addition, more than 25 new 2025 titles from Al-Hokamaa Publishing are featured, such as Problems of the Ummah’s Division into Sunni and Shi‘a: Roots and Solutions by Dr. Elyas Belka, Managing Conflicts in the Muslim World by Dr. Idriss Qasim, Crafting International Peace: Drawing on Shared Contexts, and International Peace: Shared Values and Institutional Concepts by a group of researchers from the Council’s Center for Peace Research.
As part of the Council’s ongoing efforts to promote intra-Islamic dialogue—and in practical application of the outcomes of the first Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference held in Bahrain last February, which produced the “Ahlul-Qibla Call” charter aimed at strengthening Muslim unity, reuniting the Ummah, and unifying its ranks—the Council’s pavilion is hosting a series of seminars and lectures featuring prominent thinkers, scholars, and academics. These sessions explore ways to enhance dialogue and understanding among all Islamic sects, the roles of media, women, youth, and the responsibility of scholars in building effective bridges of communication, paving the way for a new era of cooperation and unity across the Ummah’s diverse components.
The pavilion is also organizing a variety of intellectual and cultural events and programs tailored to visitors’ interests and needs, including a dedicated book-sales area and a special children’s corner offering entertaining and educational activities designed specifically for them.
The Muslim Council of Elders’ participation in the Iraq International Book Fair aligns with its mission to promote peace, entrench values of dialogue and tolerance, and build bridges of communication and human coexistence. The Council’s pavilion is located at the Baghdad International Fairground, Pavilion 16 – H6.