The Muslim Council of Elders is taking part in the 23rd Jakarta Islamic Book Fair, held at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) from June 18 to 22, 2025. Marking its fourth consecutive year of participation, the Council is showcasing its work through a dedicated and prominent pavilion\u2014one of the fair\u2019s key attractions. This presence reflects the Council\u2019s ongoing commitment to promoting a culture of peace and coexistence, advancing the principles of moderate Islam, and deepening its cultural footprint in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year, the Council is presenting over 250 intellectual and cultural titles, including a selection of its latest 2025 releases by Al Hokama Publishing. The publications explore key issues such as peacebuilding, coexistence, and identity pluralism, with notable titles including: “Religion and the Nations of Greater Asia: Managing Religious and Ethnic Pluralism in China and India,” “Peace in Africa: Studies and Perspectives on Enhancing Stability and Development,” “The Making of International Peace: Drawing from Shared Contexts,” and “International Peace: Shared Values and Institutional Concepts,” authored by a group of researchers from the Al Hokama Center for Peace Research.
The pavilion further highlights over 30 works by His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders. These works aim to present the true spirit of Islam and its rich intellectual and philosophical heritage. Titles include \u201cAl-Qawl al-Tayyib,\u201d \u201cFrom My Old Notebooks,\u201d \u201cAhl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah,\u201d \u201cInsights into the Thought of Imam Al-Ash\u2018ari,\u201d and “A Discussion on Peace.\u201d Additionally, the book “Islam and the West: An Approach to the Causes of Confrontation and a Survey of the Conditions for Intercultural Exchange” by Dr. Mohamed Elbenayadi, “The Quran\u2019s Discourse on Humanity” by Sheikh Ali Mohamed Hassan Al-Amari, “Imam al-Haramayn and His Influence on the Development of the Ash’ari School” by Dr. Ali Mohamed Jaber, and “Islamic Principles on Family Planning” by Abu Al-Wafa Al-Maraghi will also be featured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Council is also showcasing a selection of significant works by its members and prominent intellectuals. Among the highlights are: \u201cLove in the Holy Qur\u2019an\u201d by His Royal Highness Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, \u201cThe Grand Imam and the Pope: A Thorny Path – A Testimony on the Birth of the Document on Human Fraternity\u201d by Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, \u201cPrinciples of Understanding and Mutual Comprehension in Thought and Language\u201d by Dr. Mostafa Benhamza, \u201cMuslims at a Crossroads\u201d by Dr. Mahmoud Hamdi Zakzouk, \u201cDimensions of Mutual Knowledge in Morocco and Al-Andalus\u201d by Dr. Jaafar bin Al-Hajj Al-Salami, and \u201cStudies in Thematic Parallels in Qur\u2019anic Narratives: A Comparative and Analytical Approach\u201d by Dr. Abdelghani Al-Rajihi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of its commitment to expanding its cultural impact and reaching Indonesian audiences, the Council is offering a collection of publications translated into Bahasa Indonesia. Notable titles include: \u201cAl Qawl Al-Tayeb,\u201d \u201cFrom My Old Notebooks,\u201d \u201cReflections on the Thought of Imam Al-Ash’ari,\u201d Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama\u2018ah: Who Are We?,\u201d \u201cThe Essentials of Islam,\u201d \u201cand Social Ethics in Islam\u201d by Sheikh Abu Al-Wafa Al-Maraghi, as well as \u201cCorrecting Misconceptions\u201d by Sheikh Muhammad Abu Zahra. In addition, the Council is presenting several works translated from other languages, such as: \u201cThe Voice of Change,\u201d \u201cShared Global Values and the Making of International Peace,\u201d \u201cConfronting Islamophobia in Europe,\u201d \u201cIslam and Good Governance\u201d by Prof. Muqtedar Khan, and \u201cIslam, the West, and Tolerance: Conceiving Coexistence\u201d by Dr. Aaron Tyler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Council\u2019s participation in this year\u2019s fair extends to a series of high-level intellectual seminars featuring a distinguished group of scholars and thinkers. Among the highlights is a seminar titled \u201cPromoting Dialogue Among the Components of the Muslim Ummah,\u201d featuring Dr. Muhammad Zainul Majdi, member of the Council\u2019s Executive Committee; Prof. Dr. Syafiq Mughni, Vice President of the Muhammadiyah; and Ms. Alissa Wahid, Coordinator of the Gusdurian Network Indonesia (GNI). Another seminar, titled \u201cThe Importance of Strengthening Digital Sovereignty and the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in the Indonesian Context,\u201d will feature Prof. Dr. Muhammad Quraish Shihab, member of the Muslim Council of Elders and former Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs; Prof. Dr. Pratikno, Minister of Human Development and Culture; and Dr. Rezzy Eko Caraka, researcher at BRIN and visiting professor in Taiwan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In its commitment to engaging diverse segments of society, the Council is also hosting a variety of interactive workshops at its pavilion. These include \u201cAI and Coexistence for Children\u201d and a screenwriting workshop on \u201cHuman Fraternity and Coexistence,\u201d designed for young creators and content developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Council\u2019s pavilion has been awarded \u201cBest Pavilion\u201d at the Jakarta Islamic Book Fair for three consecutive years\u2014an acknowledgment of the richness of its content, the diversity of its programs, and the high level of visitor engagement. The Muslim Council of Elders warmly invites the public to visit its pavilion in Halls A & B at the Jakarta Convention Center to explore its latest publications and take part in its diverse activities, all of which reflect its mission to promote peace, mutual understanding, and dialogue among nations and cultures.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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