The Muslim Council of Elders' Pavilion at the Cairo International Book Fair held its seventeenth and final seminar titled "The Modern School in the Modern Era: Its Schools and Trends," featuring Dr. Salah Al-Din Al-Shami, a member of the Heritage Revival Office at Al-Azhar.

During the seminar, Dr. Salah Al-Shami emphasized that the science of Hadith is a noble field, and whoever associates with it is linked to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and that those who connect with the Prophet (PBUH) are connected to the goodness of this world and the Hereafter. He pointed out that the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, exerted efforts in transmitting the Prophetic traditions as they heard them from the Prophet (PBUH) until they performed them for those who came after them.

The member of the Heritage Revival Office at Al-Azhar stressed the importance of studying the sciences of Hadith and engaging with them due to their connection to various branches of knowledge. Scholars in jurisprudence, exegesis, theology, dialectical theology, and different branches of Islamic arts should all incorporate substantial knowledge of the Prophetic traditions into their specializations.

Al-Shami explained that books on the sciences of Hadith emerged as independent works when doubts and misconceptions arose from various sects, such as the Rawafid, Mu'tazilites, and Jahmiyyah. These books were written to refute these misconceptions. Over time, this science has reached us with expertise and narration, giving rise to contemporary Hadith schools. He pointed out that the Prophet (PBUH) indicated the importance of critically examining reports and distinguishing between authentic and weak narrations when he said, "May Allah brighten the face of a person who hears my saying and memorizes it, then conveys it exactly as he heard it; perhaps he who conveys it understands it better than the one who heard it."

Al-Shami clarified that the Hadith school at Al-Azhar has made significant efforts in authenticating Hadith, understanding terminologies, exploring the methodologies of scholars of Hadith, and explaining Prophetic traditions. He highlighted the distinctive contributions of Al-Azhar scholars in these areas and urged more activity in Hadith gatherings at Al-Azhar University, including annual events focusing on the six major Hadith books.

The Muslim Council of Elders' pavilion at the Cairo International Book Fair features a diverse collection of publications, along with a series of seminars, activities, and events focused on promoting the values of peace and mutual coexistence among all humanity.

The pavilion is located alongside the Al-Azhar pavilion in Hall 4 at the Egypt International Exhibition and Conference Center in the Fifth Settlement in Cairo.