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The '''Muslim Council of Elders''' is an international organization based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, established with the aim of promoting peace, unity, and reconciliation within the Muslim community and beyond. The Council plays a significant role in fostering dialogue and cooperation among different religious and cultural groups.

==Objectives and Activities==
# Promoting Unity and Peace: The Council focuses on unifying efforts to reunite the Islamic nation and address conflicts that threaten stability. It emphasizes the importance of dialogue and mutual understanding to resolve disputes and promote peace (WAM, 2024).
# Interfaith Dialogue: The Muslim Council of Elders engages in interfaith dialogue to strengthen cooperation between different religious communities. It has collaborated with organizations like the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) to promote shared values and address global challenges such as climate change (WEA, 2024)<ref>World Evangelical Alliance. (2024). WEA met Muslim Council of Elders in Abu Dhabi. Retrieved from https://worldea.org/news/25651/wea-met-the-secretary-general-of-the-muslim-council-of-elders-in-abu-dhabi/</ref>.
# Empowering Youth: The Council prioritizes empowering youth to contribute to building a better future. It supports initiatives that engage young people in promoting fraternity and coexistence (Muslim Council of Elders, 2023)<ref>Muslim Council of Elders. (2023). Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders: Our goal is to empower youth to contribute to building a better future for themselves and humanity. Retrieved from https://www.muslim-elders.com</ref>.
# Cultural and Educational Initiatives: The Council participates in events like the New Delhi World Book Fair to promote peace and understanding through cultural exchange (WAM, 2025)<ref>WAM. (2025). Muslim Council of Elders participates in New Delhi World Book Fair. Retrieved from https://www.wam.ae/en/article/bhzf3c6-muslim-council-elders-participates-new-delhi-world</ref>.

==Key Initiatives and Partnerships==
* Global Alliance for Climate Action: The Council has formed a global alliance to enhance the role of religious leaders in climate action, recognizing the importance of religious influence in addressing environmental challenges (Muslim Council of Elders, 2023)<ref>Muslim Council of Elders. (2023). Global Alliance for Climate Action. Retrieved from https://muslim-elders.com/Home/ChangeLang?returnUrl=%2FHome%2FMediaCenterDetail%2F10513</ref>.
* Partnership with WEA: The Muslim Council of Elders collaborates with the World Evangelical Alliance to leverage religious influence for promoting environmental stewardship and human fraternity (WEA, 2024)<ref>World Evangelical Alliance. (2024). WEA met Muslim Council of Elders in Abu Dhabi. Retrieved from https://worldea.org/news/25651/wea-met-the-secretary-general-of-the-muslim-council-of-elders-in-abu-dhabi/</ref>.
* Charitable Foundation: The Muslim Council of Elders Foundation, established in Switzerland, provides grants related to religion and other areas, supporting charitable initiatives globally (Fundraiso, 2024)<ref>Fundraiso. (2024). MUSLIM COUNCIL OF ELDERS FOUNDATION. Retrieved from https://www.fundraiso.com/en/organisations/muslim-council-of-elders-foundation8 Muslim Council of Elders. (n.d.). About Us. Retrieved from https://x.com/muslimelders_en?lang=en</ref>.

==Impact and Future Directions==
The Muslim Council of Elders has made significant strides in promoting peace and unity within the Muslim community and across different religious groups. Its future directions include expanding its interfaith dialogue initiatives and empowering youth to build a more inclusive and harmonious society. The Council continues to play a crucial role in addressing global challenges through collaborative efforts with international organizations.

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