Muslim Council of Elders joins New Delhi World Book Fair 2026

The Council’s participation reflects its mission to promote peace, uphold the values of dialogue and tolerance, and strengthen bridges of cooperation and human coexistence across cultures and societies.

Extensive publishing showcase

Throughout the fair, the Council’s pavilion will display more than 270 publications, including the latest releases from Al Hokamah Publishing. Among them are more than 20 works by Ahmed Al Tayeb, Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, which highlight Islam’s values of moderation and tolerance and its rich intellectual and philosophical heritage.

The pavilion will also feature notable works by members of the Council and prominent scholars addressing themes of faith, ethics, governance, and intercultural understanding.

Translation and global outreach

Emphasising translation as a bridge between civilisations, the Council will present 25 translated titles in Hindi, Urdu, and Malayalam, alongside other works translated into international languages, to support wider access to Islamic thought and shared human values.

Intellectual seminars and discussions

A series of seminars will be held at the pavilion, addressing contemporary issues such as ethical artificial intelligence, interfaith dialogue inspired by the Document on Human Fraternity, and intra-Islamic dialogue, underscoring the role of religion in addressing modern challenges.