Bouguerra Soltani Elected President of the World Forum for Moderation
✍️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada
Algiers, Algeria | The World Forum for Moderation has entered a new phase of leadership with the election of Algerian thinker and political leader Bouguerra Soltani as its new president. The announcement came on the sidelines of the World Conference in Support of Palestine, held under the theme “Gaza: An Islamic and Human Responsibility,” underscoring the organic link between the Forum’s intellectual mission and the urgent causes of the Muslim world.
A Historic Mandate of Confidence in Algerian Leadership
What makes this election exceptional is not merely the appointment itself, but the unanimous endorsement by all members of the Forum’s executive bureau. In institutional contexts often marked by divergent views and contested votes, such rare unanimity reflects both profound confidence in Algerian leadership and recognition of Soltani’s decades-long contribution to the dissemination of a balanced, centrist Islamic vision.
The symbolic dimension of this collective endorsement cannot be overstated. It signals the maturity of the Forum’s institutions, their capacity to reach strategic consensus, and the deep respect accorded to Algeria’s intellectual school of moderation — one that blends traditional depth with contemporary responsiveness.
The leadership renewal extended beyond the presidency. Former Sudanese Foreign Minister Dr. Mustafa Osman Ismail was appointed vice president, while Jordanian scholar Marwan Al-Faouri assumed the position of secretary general. This carefully structured balance in regional representation and professional expertise reflects the Forum’s universalist spirit and its determination to integrate diplomatic, intellectual, and organizational strengths.
By drawing from different geographical and professional backgrounds, the Forum consolidates its credibility as a truly global institution of moderation, capable of addressing contemporary challenges ranging from extremism to geopolitical fragmentation.
Continuity of Vision: From Al-Mahdi to Muro to Soltani
Soltani’s election as the third president of the Forum stands as a testament to the institution’s commitment to continuity and stability. The Forum’s founding president, the late Imam Al-Sadiq Al-Mahdi of Sudan, laid the intellectual and organizational foundations nearly two decades ago. Following his passing in November 2020, Tunisian thinker Sheikh Abdelfattah Mourou ensured seamless continuity. Today, with Algeria’s Soltani at the helm, the leadership mantle shifts once again — in a manner that reinforces the unity of Arab and Islamic intellectual traditions across national contexts.
This leadership sequence — Sudan, Tunisia, Algeria — symbolizes the Forum’s integrative approach and reflects the shared trust among different schools of Islamic thought.
The World Forum for Moderation is not a theoretical or local initiative but a truly global network with representations across the Arab and Muslim world. Its mission to promote moderation and dialogue resonates as a counterweight to the twin perils of extremism and ideological stagnation. Through conferences, intellectual publications, and grassroots initiatives, the Forum directly shapes religious discourse and policy debates, contributing to a global Islamic narrative rooted in balance, tolerance, and dialogue.
Recognition of Soltani’s Intellectual Legacy
The election of Bouguerra Soltani on August 23, 2025, crowns over four decades of intellectual and political engagement in the service of moderation. His contributions, both in Algeria and beyond, have earned him international recognition, including the prestigious Book of Moderation Award for his pioneering efforts in conceptualizing and disseminating centrist Islamic thought.
His influence has never been confined to academic theory; it extends to practice, grassroots outreach, and policy-level engagement — qualities that make him uniquely suited to lead an institution of this magnitude at this critical juncture.
For Algeria, Soltani’s election represents far more than an individual accolade. It is a recognition of the Algerian intellectual school and its consistent contribution to global Islamic thought. It elevates Algeria’s standing in the wider Muslim intellectual sphere and affirms its capacity to provide leadership in institutions of international scope.
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