Researcher at the Heritage Revival Office at Al-Azhar praises the Muslim Council of Elders' publications and their role in correcting misconceptions, promoting tolerance and coexistence, and spreading balanced and enlightened thought

Dr. Imad Al-Din Salam: The book Al-Azhar Methodology by His Eminence the Grand Imam establishes the foundations for many religious, worldly, and social issues

The Muslim Council of Elders' pavilion at the Baghdad International Book Fair organized a seminar titled: "A Review of the Book Al-Azhar Methodology" by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders. The seminar was presented by Dr. Imad Al-Din Salam, a researcher at the Heritage Revival Office at Al-Azhar, who reviewed the main ideas, concepts, and the comprehensive vision presented in the book.

 Dr. Imad Al-Din Salam praised the publications provided by the Muslim Council of Elders, which aim to correct misconceptions, promote values of tolerance and coexistence, and spread a balanced and enlightened approach to thought. He pointed out that these publications cover various fields, including different branches of Islamic studies such as Tafsir, Fiqh, Seerah, Usul, Kalam, Aqidah, and philosophical thought, in addition to cultural aspects.

Dr. Salam explained that Al-Azhar Methodology was written by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb in a simple and accessible style to show readers, regardless of their diverse backgrounds, the importance of the Azharite methodology and its influence in stabilizing many religious, worldly, and social matters. He emphasized that this methodology consistently advocates for moderation, shuns extremism, and seeks to unite the Islamic Ummah through a rational and intellectual approach. This has been the core of Al-Azhar's teachings for over a thousand years, making it a steadfast and towering institution throughout the centuries.

Dr. Salam concluded by quoting His Eminence from the book: "There is no way out of the contemporary crises that afflict us, the Arabs and Muslims, among all of God's creation, except through dialogue—dialogue alone. Dialogue is the only solution, whether between Muslims themselves or between Muslims and others. It is the only means to thwart the plans of the enemies of the Ummah, dismantle the strategies of fourth-generation warfare, restore awareness, and revive hope for a better future and a stable, peaceful life."

The Muslim Council of Elders is participating for the first time at the Baghdad International Book Fair, in line with its mission to promote peace, foster dialogue and tolerance, and build bridges of coexistence among people of different races and beliefs. The pavilion, located in Baghdad Hall (Pavilion H2), showcases over 220 publications in five languages, including 24 new releases that address significant intellectual and cultural topics. Additionally, the pavilion is hosting a series of seminars and lectures featuring prominent thinkers, scholars, and academics to discuss ways to enhance dialogue and understanding among Islamic sects and to build bridges of communication, aiming for greater cooperation and unity among the various components of the Islamic nation.