Muslim Council Of Elders Participates In New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 To Promote Peace And Dialogue

The Muslim Council of Elders will again join the New Delhi World Book Fair, using its pavilion to promote dialogue, religious understanding, and cooperation. During the 2026 edition, the Council focuses on peacebuilding, ethical reflection, and coexistence through publications and seminars that address current social and intellectual questions for regional and international audiences.

The fair is scheduled from 10th to 18th January 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center in New Delhi. This marks the fourth straight year that the Muslim Council of Elders participates in the event. The Council views its presence as part of a long-term effort to encourage shared human values across diverse societies.

Across the nine days, the Muslim Council of Elders’ pavilion will display more than 270 titles, many released by Al-Hokamah Publishing. Over 20 of these works are authored by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, with a focus on Islamic tolerance and philosophical depth.

Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb’s featured books examine theology, ethics, and renewal of religious thought. The list includes "Al-Qawl Al-Tayyib," "From My Old Notebooks," "A View on East-West Dialogue," and "An Introduction to the Study of Ancient Logic," alongside "A Discourse on Causes and Objectives" and "On Sufi Theological Terminology," among several further specialised studies.

The pavilion will also highlight "Heritage and Renewal," "For the Sake of Peace," "Reflections on the Thought of Imam Al-Ash‘ari," "Etiquette and Values," "Towards Contemporary Jurisprudential Ijtihad," and "Lady Aisha, Mother of the Believers." These texts discuss heritage, jurisprudence, ethics, and the lives of leading historical figures in Islamic scholarship.

Other authors linked to the Muslim Council of Elders will have notable works on display. These include "Love in the Holy Qur’an" by Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, "The Pope and the Grand Imam: A Thorny Path" by Judge Mohamed Abdel Salam, "Rules of Understanding and Comprehension in Thought and Language" by Dr. Mustafa Benhamza, and "Muslims at a Crossroads" by the late Dr. Mahmoud Hamdi Zakzouk.

Muslim Council of Elders at New Delhi World Book Fair: translations and multilingual outreach

Recognising translation as a vital tool for cultural contact, the Muslim Council of Elders will present 25 translated books in Hindi, Urdu, and Malayalam. These editions include "Al-Qawl Al-Tayyib," "Care for Women’s Rights," "Interpretation of Ibn Furak," "A Discourse on Peace," "Dialogue Between East and West," and "Freedom and Citizenship," making core ideas accessible to wider Indian readerships.

Further translated works at the pavilion address governance, coexistence, and shared ethics. Among them are "The Voice of Change," "Shared Universal Values and Building International Peace" by a group of researchers, "Combating Islamophobia in Europe" by a group of researchers, "Islam and Good Governance" by Professor Dr. Muqtedar Khan, and "Islam, the West, and Tolerance: Conceiving Coexistence" by Aaron Tyler.

Muslim Council of Elders at New Delhi World Book Fair: seminars and public discussions

Alongside the books, the Muslim Council of Elders’ pavilion will host a programme of seminars designed to encourage calm and informed conversation. The sessions aim to highlight how religions can respond to current challenges, build social cohesion, and offer ethical input on modern issues that affect both Muslim and non-Muslim communities.

Topics announced for these seminars include "AI for Humanity: Religious Perspectives on Ethical Artificial Intelligence," "Interfaith Dialogue in the Spirit of the Document on Human Fraternity," and "Intra-Islamic Dialogue – A Reading of the Call for the People of Qiblah." Together, these discussions connect digital ethics, interfaith cooperation, and intra-faith engagement.

By returning to the New Delhi World Book Fair, the Muslim Council of Elders continues efforts to open channels between cultures through books and dialogue. The pavilion, located in Hall 4, stand H6, at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, underlines the Council’s focus on coexistence, mutual respect, and shared moral principles in a global environment.

With inputs from WAM