Analytical Study of Ja‘fari Shi‘i School
In continuation of academic activities on January 6, 2025, the Faculty of Law organized an academic seminar entitled “The Codification of Sharia Rulings in Matters of Personal Status According to the Ja‘fari Shi‘i School: An Analytical Study Between Jurisprudence and Legal Codification.” The seminar was delivered by Dr. Khalid Jalal, who presented an in-depth analytical study of the codified Sharia rulings governing personal status issues under the Ja‘fari Shi‘i school of law.
Key Topics Addressed
The presentation highlighted:
| Focus Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Relationship between fiqh and codification | Interaction between Islamic jurisprudence and modern legal regulation |
| Compatibility of classical texts | How traditional juristic sources align with contemporary legal requirements |
| Philosophy of Sharia-based codification | Underlying principles guiding the selection and formulation of rulings |
| Methodology of codification | Approaches used to transform juristic rulings into legal codes |
Practical Implications
The lecture also examined:
| Focus Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Application in judicial practice | Enforcement of codified Sharia rulings in courts |
| Women’s and family rights | Legal safeguards necessary for family stability |
| Practical challenges | Issues courts may encounter in enforcing these provisions, supported by illustrative examples from judicial practice |
Audience Engagement
The seminar was well attended by faculty members and researchers and witnessed active engagement and scholarly discussion. A number of questions and academic interventions were raised, contributing to a deeper and more nuanced examination of the jurisprudential and legal dimensions of the topic.
Alignment with SDG 5 and SDG 16
This seminar aligns with SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) through:
| SDG | Contribution |
|---|---|
| SDG 5 | Promoting legal and religious awareness regarding women’s and family rights |
| SDG 16 | Supporting the justice system and reinforcing the rule of law in personal status matters |
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