New delhi: For the fourth consecutive year, the Muslim Council of Elders is participating in the New Delhi World Book Fair, which will take place from 10th to 18th January 2026, at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center in the Indian capital, New Delhi. The Council's involvement aligns with its mission to promote peace, establish values of dialogue and tolerance, and foster cooperation and human coexistence.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Muslim Council of Elders' pavilion will feature over 270 publications, including recent releases from Al-Hokamah Publishing. The collection includes more than 20 works by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders. These works aim to introduce the tolerance of Islam and its intellectual and philosophical heritage. Notable titles include 'Al-Qawl Al-Tayyib,' 'From My Old Notebooks,' 'A View on East-West Dialogue,' and 'An Introduction to the Study of Ancient Logic,' among others.
The pavilion will also showcase significant publications such as 'Love in the Holy Qur'an' by Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, 'The Pope and the Grand Imam: A Thorny Path' by Judge Mohamed Abdel Salam, and 'Rules of Understanding and Comprehension in Thought and Language' by Dr. Mustafa Benhamza. Additionally, the late Dr. Mahmoud Hamdi Zakzouk's 'Muslims at a Crossroads' will be featured.
In recognition of translation's role as a bridge between civilizations, the Council will present 25 books in Hindi, Urdu, and Malayalam. Titles include Al-Qawl Al-Tayyib, Care for Women's Rights, and Dialogue Between East and West. Translated works such as 'The Voice of Change' and 'Shared Universal Values and Building International Peace' by various researchers will also be available.
The pavilion will host several seminars aimed at fostering discussions on social cohesion and the role of religions in addressing contemporary challenges. Topics will include 'AI for Humanity: Religious Perspectives on Ethical Artificial Intelligence,' 'Interfaith Dialogue in the Spirit of the Document on Human Fraternity,' and 'Intra-Islamic Dialogue - A Reading of the Call for the People of Qiblah.'
The participation of the Muslim Council of Elders in the New Delhi World Book Fair underscores its commitment to building bridges between cultures and affirming shared human values globally. The Council's pavilion (H6) is located in Hall 4 at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
