The Muslim Council of Elders is taking part in the 23rd Jakarta Islamic Book Fair, held at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) from June 18 to 22, 2025. Marking its fourth consecutive year of participation, the Council is showcasing its work through a dedicated and prominent pavilion—one of the fair’s key attractions.
This presence reflects the Council’s ongoing commitment to promoting a culture of peace and coexistence, advancing the principles of moderate Islam, and deepening its cultural footprint in Southeast Asia.
This year, the Council is presenting over 250 intellectual and cultural titles, including a selection of its latest 2025 releases by Al Hokama Publishing. The publications explore key issues such as peacebuilding, coexistence, and identity pluralism, with notable titles including: "Religion and the Nations of Greater Asia: Managing Religious and Ethnic Pluralism in China and India," "Peace in Africa: Studies and Perspectives on Enhancing Stability and Development," "The Making of International Peace: Drawing from Shared Contexts," and "International Peace: Shared Values and Institutional Concepts," authored by a group of researchers from the Al Hokama Center for Peace Research.
The pavilion further highlights over 30 works by Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders. These works aim to present the true spirit of Islam and its rich intellectual and philosophical heritage.
Titles include “Al-Qawl al-Tayyib,” “From My Old Notebooks,” “Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah,” “Insights into the Thought of Imam Al-Ash‘ari,” and "A Discussion on Peace.” Additionally, the book "Islam and the West: An Approach to the Causes of Confrontation and a Survey of the Conditions for Intercultural Exchange" by Dr. Mohamed Elbenayadi, "The Quran’s Discourse on Humanity" by Sheikh Ali Mohamed Hassan Al-Amari, "Imam al-Haramayn and His Influence on the Development of the Ash'ari School" by Dr. Ali Mohamed Jaber, and "Islamic Principles on Family Planning" by Abu Al-Wafa Al-Maraghi will also be featured.