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During the unveiling of newly published advanced jurisprudence volumes by the Office of Contemporary Jurisprudence, Hojjatoleslam Hosein Ethna-Ashari highlighted several major developments:&nbsp;Achievements:<ul><li style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;">Five key volumes on Islamic Legal Theory—including Al-Fāiq fī Al-Usūl, Al-Rāid fī Al-Usūl, and a related commentary—were compiled and taught in 240 classrooms across the country, reaching 5,000 students over the past two years;</li><li style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;">Authoring the book entitled “A Legal Entity” and making a start on teaching this book on a trial basis;</li><li style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;">Formation of 8 research groups with the cooperation of university professors in the fields of economics, fundamental rights, human rights, legal procedure, social media, artificial intelligence, and cryptocurrencies;</li><li style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;">Cooperation with the jurists of the Islamic Seminary and launching advanced jurisprudential lessons in the subjects of cryptocurrencies, money, stock exchange, and capital market, judicial law, legislative jurisprudence, and legal entity;&nbsp;</li><li style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;">Compilation and publication of 9 volumes of books out of the lessons of contemporary jurisprudence;</li><li style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;">A collaborative platform was developed with Islamic Seminary departments for professors and students to promote advanced jurisprudential studies in contemporary jurisprudence. This initiative led to a record-breaking academic year (2022–2023), with 50 courses and over 3,400 participants, making it the most attended and most offered subject area in advanced jurisprudence—representing nearly 45% of all enrolled students.</li><li style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;">Announcement of more than 200 topics for level 3 and 4 theses related to the topics that were taught.</li><li style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;">Four books were compiled covering key topics: SDRs as the first international currency, legal perspectives on money, and AI ethics. These works will be distributed to seminary teachers and presented with published critical reviews and appropriate academic titles—similar to how the late Kashif al-Ghita’s Tahrīr al-Majala was introduced—for inclusion in curriculum at Islamic Seminaries and universities.</li><li style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;">Formation of specialized working groups to review international and domestic documents and laws.&nbsp;</li><li style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;">Compilation of a single-volume critique addressing UNESCO’s draft recommendations on AI ethics. Developed with input from experts in jurisprudence, ethics, philosophy, and law, the work was submitted to Iran’s UNESCO negotiation team and is slated for expansion into two comprehensive volumes for future publication.</li><li style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;">Establishment of “Ijtihād to University” network to convert scholarly work from Islamic jurists into accessible academic articles. This effort successfully led to the publication of its first paper—on cryptocurrencies—in the Monetary and Banking Journal of Iran's Central Bank Research Institute, marking a breakthrough in bridging traditional jurisprudence and modern academic discourse.</li></ul>&nbsp;Future Plans<ul><li style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;">Introducing 8 foundational courses in contemporary jurisprudence, featuring 19 key titles including A Bank with Usury, Sovereignty in Islam, and other topical studies;</li><li style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;">Planning the compilation of 7 new volumes covering advanced jurisprudential issues on contemporary subjects, scheduled for release in the upcoming academic year;</li><li style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;">Officially launching the course titled "The Legal Entity" as part of contemporary jurisprudence, designed to complement the foundational text Makāsib;</li><li style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;">Preparing to publish at least five specialized volumes, each accompanied by scholarly critique from seminary experts, on pivotal subjects including venture capital, monetary law, AI ethics, and separation of powers;</li><li style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;">Producing an "Ijtihad Roundtable" program, a thought-provoking broadcast featuring seminarian jurists discussing key issues in jurisprudence and Islamic Legal Theory;</li><li style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;">Undertaking the translation of Islamic Seminary educational materials into global languages to enrich and contribute to the international academic literature;</li></ul>In continuation, pictures related to the unveiling ceremony of the books of advanced jurisprudence have been uploaded:<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:77.93%;"><img src="https://fms.s3.ir-thr-at1.arvanstorage.com/photo_2022_11_16_23_26_34_ae50c881c5.jpg"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:77.61%;"><img src="https://fms.s3.ir-thr-at1.arvanstorage.com/photo_2022_11_16_23_26_31_0f7ff73bce.jpg"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:76.64%;"><img src="https://fms.s3.ir-thr-at1.arvanstorage.com/photo_2022_11_16_23_26_05_a01d004172.jpg"></figure>

Head of Contemporary Jurisprudence Office, Hojjatoleslam Hosein Ethna-Ashari, unveiled the achievements and plans of the office.

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Progress in Islamic Legal Thought; Achievements and Plans

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Cases also are reported even receiving money for every download of the book.&nbsp;Additionally, the available scanned copy is outdated, and due to the subsequent changes, it cannot be relied upon or cited in any form.&nbsp;The scanning action was carried out without the permission of the Department of Contemporary Jurisprudence, but it also is against the existing regulations in Iran, a case which will be legally pursued by the 'Intisharat Hawzeh' (Hawzeh publications).&nbsp;The final copy of the book 'Al-Fa'iq' will be published in the near future on relevant software for those interested in it. The necessary announcements will be made in due time.

Unfortunately some websites and (instant messaging) channels, going against basic etiquettes, have scanned previous editions of the book 'Al-Fa'iq' and published it online.

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Department of Contemporary Jurisprudence Issues Notice on Publish Abuse 

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The series has been carefully edited and presented in a modern, professional format.

In order to purchase Al-Fāiq and all other books related to ijtihad and specialized sciences, published by the office of contemporary jurisprudence, click on <a href="http://yun.ir/Sfiqhci">http://yun.ir/Sfiqhci</a> and follow the office on Eita.

The two-volume series Sharḥ Al-Fāiq fī Al-Usūl, based on the lessons of Āyatullah Shab Zendedār, is available for online purchase with a 10% discount. 

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Online Purchase of Sharḥ al-Fāiq fī al-Usūl Available

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In order to purchase al-Fāiq and all other books related to ijtihad and specialized sciences (published by) the office of contemporary jurisprudence, click &nbsp;<a href="http://yun.ir/Sfiqhci">http://yun.ir/Sfiqhci</a>. You can follow the office of contemporary jurisprudence bookshop on <a href="https://eitaa.com/fiqhci">Eitaa</a>.&nbsp;In order to uphold fairness in the distribution of books, all books will be dispatched for free to Qum and around the country and there is no difference in the number of books for which an order is placed.&nbsp;&nbsp;To ensure fairness in the distribution of books, all books will be shipped free of charge to Qum and across the country, regardless of the quantity ordered.&nbsp;Winter of 2022 to Be Spring of SeminaryGradually, dozens of books will be added to the collection of the Contemporary Jurisprudence Bookshop. You can join our channel on Eita right away to stay updated and not miss out on any of the remarkable works from the departments of Islamic studies.

The ninth edition of the book "Al-Fāiq fī Al-Usūl" has been published in a new, professional format, and online orders are now available with a special discount.

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Ninth Edition of Al-Fāiq Published

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Students and researchers can get these books from either the Islamic Seminary Book Shop located in Rūhollāh Square, Qom, Islamic Republic of Iran next to the house of the late Imam Khomeinī or the online store of the seminary at&nbsp;<a href="https://nashrehowzeh.ir/">https://nashrehowzeh.ir/</a>&nbsp;.

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The latest works in contemporary jurisprudence include titles such as the Jurisprudence of Cryptocurrencies, Jurisprudence of Money, Jurisprudence of Medicine, Jurisprudence of the Stock Market and Securities, Jurisprudence of Rights and Financial Credits, and Jurisprudence of Modern Contracts, among others.

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These books, prepared by the Department of Contemporary Jurisprudence, were previously published in the Islamic seminaries publication institutes. They are based on the teachings of esteemed jurists such as Moḥammad Qaini, Ali Andalibi, Sayyed Moḥammad Reza Modaressi, Moḥammad Taqi Shahidi, and Hossein Shoopayi.

 
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The latest books on contemporary jurisprudence that have been published by Islamic Seminaries are available two ways.