On November 14, 2026, the Muslim African University and Al Hikmah Editions hosted a book launch ceremony at Abidjan's Mohammed VI mosque in Treichville for Daouda Berté's book, "Les musulmans face au défi de la communauté modèle : Cas de la Côte d'Ivoire". The event brought together religious and academic personalities, who discussed the author's vision for a model Muslim community in Côte d'Ivoire. The ceremony included a reading of the Noble Coran, welcome speeches, and a presentation of the book.
The book presentation highlighted several key proposals by Berté aimed at strengthening the Muslim community's contribution to Ivorian society. These include prioritizing education and training, enhancing the state's role in social cohesion, and combating misinformation. Berté also emphasized the need to reorient charitable actions towards empowering beneficiaries and to establish a transparent mechanism for data management and redistribution. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of celebrating excellence and valuing community talents.
In his remarks, Dr. Arna Konaté, Director of the Muslim African University, recalled the institution's mission to train competent and ethically sound cadres for the service of society. He congratulated Berté on his contribution to the education of young Muslims. Mahoua Soumahoro épouse Bakayoko presented the book and its author, highlighting Berté's proposals for collective development strategies. She emphasized that these suggestions aim to move beyond individual initiatives and build a cohesive community.
Daouda Berté expressed his gratitude to the authorities and attendees, stating that his book is rooted in his spiritual dimension and affiliation with the Tidjanite community. He referenced the Quranic verse 110 of Al-Imran, emphasizing that a community must recognize its strengths and weaknesses to strive towards a development model aligned with Islamic principles. Berté believes that knowledge acquisition, combined with social dynamism, ethics, and solidarity, is crucial for building a modern and exemplary Muslim community.
The ceremony also honored 36 individuals who contributed to the book's creation. Vassiriki Touré, speaking on behalf of the recipients, expressed gratitude and emotion, emphasizing that the recognition is not individual but rather a tribute to a generation of women and men dedicated to education and community service. The event concluded with Cheikhoul Aïma Ousmane Diakité's encouragement to Berté to continue his engagement in promoting Islamic dynamism and social cohesion.
In his closing remarks, Cheikhoul Aïma Ousmane Diakité urged Muslims to prioritize scientific research and social cohesion. The event ended with the book's dedication to the public, inviting the Ivorian Muslim community to reflect on its responsibilities and potential for contributing to societal development. Through his publication, Berté aims to stimulate collective reflection and inspire positive change within the community.
The book launch demonstrates the Ivorian Muslim community's commitment to education, social cohesion, and self-improvement. By engaging with Berté's ideas and proposals, community members can work together to build a more harmonious and development-oriented society. The event showcased the community's potential for growth, unity, and positive transformation.
Key points
- Daouda Berté's book emphasizes the importance of education and training for the Muslim community in Côte d'Ivoire.
- The author proposes reorienting charitable actions towards empowering beneficiaries and establishing transparent data management mechanisms.
- The book launch ceremony highlighted the community's commitment to social cohesion and self-improvement.
