The Muslim Council of Elders held its eleventh seminar at the 57th Cairo International Book Fair, titled \u201cToward a Philosophy that Establishes an Age of Wisdom: A Reading in the Book ‘Grasping the Wind \u2013 Reflections on Science, Revelation, and Philosophy’ with participation of the book\u2019s author, Dr. Mostafa Hejazi. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Smir Boudinar, Director of the Al Hokama Center for Peace Research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The seminar offered an analytical reading of ‘Grasping the Wind’, highlighting key intellectual themes the book raises in the fields of science, revelation, and philosophy. It also explored how to build a balanced epistemological vision that contributes to reinforcing the concept of wisdom and strengthening civilizational awareness amid rapidly evolving knowledge landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Mostafa Hejazi explained that the book targets writers, educators, and thinkers who seek to revive a new humanistic discourse\u2014one that addresses the mind not to dazzle it, but to stimulate it, and speaks to the spirit not to immerse it in moralizing, but to awaken its innate sense of wonder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a philosophical reflection, Dr. Hejazi noted that the book was written specifically for those driven by intellectual restlessness\u2014those searching for an equilibrium between spirit and matter, and those who fear being in a state of understanding without wisdom, faith without intellect, action without thought, or a path without purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explained that the essence of the book revolves around the search for the \u201cmissing questions of truth,\u201d noting that technological advancement has, in some cases, overtaken the human mind, causing it to surrender to appearances. Meanwhile, others remain confined to past eras, clinging to time rather than place, holding on to understandings humanity has long surpassed. He addressed the \u201cfragmented human being,\u201d stressing that one does not need to choose between zero\u2011sum dualities, but must \u201cresume contemplation\u201d: revelation does not conflict with science, science is incomplete without purpose, and philosophy is an essential means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The seminar concluded with a signing ceremony for ‘Grasping the Wind’, offering attendees an open discussion with the author about the book\u2019s ideas and themes, enriching cultural engagement and deepening scholarly dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘Grasping the Wind \u2013 Reflections on Science, Revelation, and Philosophy’ is among the latest 2026 releases of Al Hokama\u2019 Publishing. The book contains several key chapters, including: Philosophical Lineage \u2013 When Does the Word Become Necessary? Between Two Humanisms; Who Is This Book For? Reflections on Existence, Time, and Meaning; Maq\u0101\u1e63id\u012b Thought \u2013 The Philosophy of Contextual Purposiveness; Margins on the Text of Wisdom \u2013 Some of the Questions of Truth \u2013 On Science, Thought, and Creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Muslim Council of Elders is participating at the 57th Cairo International Book Fair, held from 21 January to 3 February 2026. The Council\u2019s pavilion features a wide array of publications, in addition to a series of seminars, activities, and events focused on promoting the values of peace and peaceful coexistence among all people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pavilion of the Muslim Council of Elders is located next to the Al\u2011Azhar Pavilion in Heritage Hall No. 4 at the Egypt International Exhibition and Convention Center in the Fifth Settlement.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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