Islamic Forum presents "Contested Sources of Legislation"

The seminar is scheduled for two days, Tuesday and Wednesday, as part of the Forum’s initiative to foster scholarly dialogue on contemporary jurisprudential issues and to offer methodological perspectives that aid in revitalising religious discourse.

Various significant themes
On the first day, the seminar explored a number of important themes. The first theme, "Agreed-Upon and Contested Sources of Legislation," looked at the historical and methodological reasons for these differences. This gave a deeper look at how different schools of law interpret legislative sources. The second theme, “Juridical preference and its contemporary applications," examined the application of this principle in relation to current jurisprudential developments, providing insights into its significance in the present context.

The sessions on the second day will concentrate on two more themes. The first topic, "Public Interest and Its Contemporary Applications," will explore the significance of public interest in formulating Islamic rulings and emphasise its crucial role in tackling modern challenges. The second section, "Preventing the Pretexts and Its Contemporary Applications," will explore strategies to avert detrimental pretexts in addressing today's social and economic challenges, highlighting its practical relevance in current issues.

Relevance and seminar's goals
Dr Ahmed Al-Ketbi, Head of Media at the Forum, highlighted the importance of the seminar and its goals. He clarified that the event seeks to address jurisprudential differences concerning sources of legislation and emphasise their influence on a variety of Islamic schools of thought. He emphasised the significance of connecting jurisprudential principles to modern realities via practical applications, encouraging dialogue among various schools of thought, and offering balanced viewpoints that integrate religious constants with the awareness of evolving times and situations.

Dr Al-Ketbi stated that hosting this seminar aligns with the Forum’s strategic vision to refresh Islamic jurisprudence and adapt it to contemporary needs while maintaining religious principles. This also serves as a pragmatic approach to engaging contested sources in addressing intricate societal challenges, including the digital economy, family dynamics, modern healthcare, and beyond.

Participants highlight Forum's contribution
Participants commended the Islamic Forum for its contribution to enhancing jurisprudential awareness and fostering an accurate understanding of the principles of Islamic legislation. The Forum was praised for its initiatives in establishing a platform for meaningful dialogue and promoting research that tackles modern challenges within a robust religious framework.

Forum's ongoing initiatives
The Islamic Forum in Sharjah maintains its lead in promoting Islamic knowledge through the organisation of specialised scientific seminars aimed at researchers and individuals interested in Sharia. The Forum, through these initiatives, offers a platform for meaningful scholarly dialogue and enriches jurisprudential research that tackles contemporary issues grounded in strong religious foundations.