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Gulf Today
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
Muslim Council of Elders' Pavilion wins award
The Muslim Council of Elders' pavilion at the America International Arabic Book, Culture, and Arts Expo 2025 has been honoured with the Outstanding Partnership Award in recognition of its impactful contribution to promoting civilisational dialogue and showcasing Islamic cultural heritage. The event was held at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Centre in Dearborn, Michigan, from May 1-4, 2025. The organisers of the fair expressed their appreciation for the Council's active participation, highlighting its significant role in enriching the Expo's programme and fostering unity among Dearborn's diverse communities. They noted that the Council's thought-provoking seminars, alongside its dynamic cultural pavilion, stood out as inspiring and memorable features of the event. In acknowledgment of these efforts, the pavilion was awarded the Outstanding Partnership Award. The Council participated in the inaugural edition of Expo 2025 with more than 250 intellectual and cultural publications, as well as a series of panel discussions addressing key topics such as Islamophobia and the importance of intra-Islamic dialogue. This engagement aligns with the Council's mission to promote peace and advance the values of dialogue, tolerance, and human coexistence. Recently, as part of its cultural and intellectual programme at the 34th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, the Muslim Council of Elders' pavilion hosted a seminar titled 'Dialogue and Coexistence in Islamic Heritage: Firm Foundations and Lasting Values.' The seminar featured Counsellor Dr. Ahmed Abdel Zaher, Legal Counsellor at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department and Professor of Law at Cairo University; Dr. Mahmoud Najah, Imam of His Eminence Ahmed El-Tayeb Mosque at the Abrahamic Family House; Professor Zikrur Rahman, Founder and Director of the Indian Arab Cultural Centre; and Dr. Mohand Mechenene, Professor at Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities. Opening the seminar, Dr. Mahmoud Najah affirmed that Islam speaks to reason and acknowledges diversity—both of which are core principles of the Islamic faith. WAM
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05-05-2025
- Politics
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'Dialogue, Coexistence in Islamic Heritage.. Seminar at Abu Dhabi Book Fair
Mohamed Mandour As part of its cultural and intellectual program at the 34th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, the Muslim Council of Elders' pavilion hosted a seminar titled 'Dialogue and Coexistence in Islamic Heritage: Firm Foundations and Lasting Values.' The seminar featured Counsellor Dr. Ahmed Abdel Zaher, Legal Counsellor at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department and Professor of Law at Cairo University; Dr. Mahmoud Najah, Imam of His Eminence Ahmed El-Tayeb Mosque at the Abrahamic Family House; Professor Zikrur Rahman, Founder and Director of the Indian Arab Cultural Centre; and Dr. Mohand Mechenene, Professor at Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities. Opening the seminar, Dr. Mahmoud Najah affirmed that Islam, as the religion divinely chosen for His servants, speaks to reason and acknowledges diversity—both of which are core principles of the Islamic faith. He pointed out that terms such as understanding, contemplation, and reasoning appear over 120 times in the Quran, underscoring Islam's nature as a faith grounded in dialogue and persuasion. He referenced historical examples such as the Constitution of Medina and the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah to illustrate how the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) practiced dialogue throughout his mission. Dr. Najah expressed concern over certain platforms that unintentionally misrepresent Islam by promoting distorted messages that contradict its essence. For his part, Professor Zikrur Rahman highlighted India's remarkable religious and linguistic diversity as a divine sign encouraging dialogue and mutual understanding. He noted that India is home to a wide array of religions—including Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Christianity, and Islam—whose followers live together in harmony. He added that India has witnessed growing momentum in promoting peaceful coexistence based on security, well-being, and justice. Professor Zikrur Rahman also commended the Muslim Council of Elders' participation in the New Delhi International Book Fair, where the Council's publications attracted significant attention from India's diverse communities, who are eager to engage with works that reflect Islam's message of dialogue, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence. Counsellor Dr. Ahmed Abdel Zaher praised the UAE's issuance of a pioneering law to combat discrimination and hate speech, stating: 'The UAE is the only Arab country that has criminalized takfir (excommunication), making it a punishable offense to label others as disbelievers.' He revealed that a new legislative proposal is currently being developed, aiming to uphold the principles of human fraternity—namely, equality among all people, respect for religious pluralism, righteousness and justice, the principle that one's faith is a personal responsibility, respect for other religions, and the rejection of mockery or insult. In his remarks, Dr. Mohand Mechenene expressed deep appreciation for the efforts of the Muslim Council of Elders in promoting dialogue, coexistence, and peace. He emphasized that dialogue must be grounded in the principle of human dignity, which is a shared value across all religions and philosophies. He also stressed the importance of fostering a culture of tolerance, mutual respect, and acceptance—especially in light of the growing prevalence of hate speech, extremism, and Islamophobia in today's world. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
