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According to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, the closing statement urged enhanced cooperation between scholars and researchers to design Shariah-compliant virtual products and services, with the aim of accelerating technological adoption among Islamic financial service providers. It also emphasized continued collaboration to develop smart applications delivering financial solutions aligned with Islamic principles.Participants called on all those involved to work toward offering financial services consistent with an Islamic lifestyle as viable alternatives to interest-based applications promoted by major global technology firms.The statement affirmed that financial transactions conducted in virtual environments using blockchain technology do not inherently conflict with the principles of Islamic fiqh, provided that contractual commitment and transfer of ownership over assets recognized as valuable by customary standards are properly established. It further deemed permissible the trading of beneficial virtual assets or tokens, noting that such transactions—like any contract—must fulfill their essential pillars (arkān) and conditions (shurūṭ) and remain free of legal prohibitions.The communiqué stressed that regulating financial transactions within the metaverse requires adherence to established contractual rules, both legally and ethically, ensuring that the subject matter and effects of contracts are genuine—even if not physically tangible.Islamic financial institutions were encouraged to leverage metaverse technologies to access new markets and sectors, enhance growth opportunities, and adopt regulatory technology (RegTech) frameworks to improve operational performance, transparency, and competitiveness.The statement also called on waqf (Islamic endowment) institutions to establish dedicated virtual spaces for endowments and to integrate metaverse-based solutions into waqf operations. Such measures, it noted, would enhance transparency and efficiency in fundraising and asset management while enabling more effective governance and oversight through advanced technologies.Highlighting the potential of artificial intelligence and virtual reality applications, the conference underscored their possible role in strengthening Shariah governance mechanisms within Islamic financial institutions. It further stressed the need for cooperation among relevant authorities to establish unified technological and regulatory standards.In addition, Islamic financial institutions were encouraged to develop their own virtual platforms to introduce Islamic financial products and promote the broader Islamic economic and financial ecosystem, while partnering with educational institutions to advance training and academic development in this field.The Ninth Doha Islamic Finance Conference, held under the theme “Islamic Finance Issues and the Challenges of Web 3.0,” recommended deeper Shariah and legal studies on metaverse to formulate practical solutions enabling countries and institutions to benefit from this emerging digital sphere.Source: <a href="https://www.alaraby.co.uk/economy/%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%AA%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%85-%D9%85%D8%A4%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B5%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D9%85%D9%86-%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%B3">Conclusion of the Doha Islamic Finance Conference: Recommendation to Benefit from the “Metaverse” (alaraby.co.uk)</a>

The 9th Doha Islamic Finance Conference concluded Tuesday by recommending the development of virtual financial products and strategic engagement with metaverse

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Ninth Doha Islamic Finance Conference Concludes

Contemporary Jurisprudence Education

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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 fī Al-Usūl Published

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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

Contemporary Jurisprudence Research

Unfortunately a number of websites and instant messaging app channels have illegally and against basic etiquettes published previous editions of the book entitled 'Al-Fa'iq'. It has also been reported that in some cases these online platforms have even received money for every download of the book.&nbsp;It is worth noting that the available scanned copy is outdated, and due to subsequent changes it cannot be relied upon or cited in any form.&nbsp;The scanning and publishing procedure was carried out without the permission of the Department of Contemporary Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and which is also against 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 platforms for those interested in it. The necessary announcements will be made in due time.

Websites and messaging app channels have illegally published previous editions of 'Al-Fa'iq'.

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 Department of Contemporary Jurisprudence Issues Notice on IPR Violations 

Iran

Qassem Soleimani (1957–2020), widely known as “Haj Qassem”, served as the former commander of the Qods Force and was regarded as a central figure in the Axis of Resistance against the Zionist regime and the United States.&nbsp;During the Sacred Defense (8 year Iran–Iraq War), he commanded the 41st Tharallah Division and played key roles in major operations including Valfajr 8, Karbala 4, and Karbala 5. In 2000, he was appointed commander of the Qods Force by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Following the emergence of ISIS in Iraq and Syria, Soleimani was actively present in both arenas, organizing popular forces and leading efforts against the group and in this regard he is widely credited with playing a decisive role in dismantling ISIS’s territorial control in occupied areas.&nbsp;Undoubtedly, Soleimani was considered one of the most influential figures in safeguarding Iran’s national security. Drawing on faith and resolution, he pursued the strategic objectives of the Islamic Republic, including the defense of the oppressed and Palestinian liberation, on a global scale. His mastery of military tactics and ability to thwart adversarial plans earned him the title of “Shadowless General.”&nbsp;Lieutenant General Soleimani was martyred at the age of 62 in the early hours of Friday, January 3, 2020, in Iraq, in what Iran described as a U.S.-led terrorist operation.

On the anniversary of the martyrdom of Haj Qassem, a compelling video revisits part of the final testament of Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani addressed to scholars

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Soleimani’s Will: A Message to Scholars

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Centre for Contemporary Jurisprudence (Fiqh)

According to the news agency of the seminary, Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi, the Grand Marja of the Shia, deemed it necessary to pay deep attention to the works at the Centre for Contemporary Jurisprudence (Fiqh). He made the request in a meeting with the heads of the seminaries and with the Centre for Contemporary Jurisprudence (Fiqh) while praising their accomplishments. He emphasized the importance of focusing on the depth of the subjects and ensuring a strong intellectual role that this department should play.&nbsp;At the beginning of the meeting, Ayatollah Arafi expressed gratitude to Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi for his support and discussed seminary administration and programs, and highlighted the initiatives and publications of the Department of Contemporary Jurisprudence (Fiqh).He emphasized the importance of an detailed 5-year plan for significant tasks, including the activities of the Department of Contemporary Jurisprudence (Fiqh). The focus is on advanced lessons rooted in seminary methodology, avoiding pseudo-enlightenment ideas, and relying on independent seminary principles. The institute collaborates with seminary and university teachers to analyze subjects jurisprudentially. This year, a 9-volume book on ijtihad has been published by this department, with plans for an equal number of new books next year.&nbsp;The head of Iran's Islamic seminary highlighted the collaborative effort behind the book Al-Fā’iq and its commentary, authored with the support of renowned advanced jurisprudence teachers. He emphasized that this book, as a supplement to Kifāyah, has sparked intellectual growth in the seminary. He also noted that future publications will be added to the seminary education system, which will complement Makāsib in subjects such as 'legal entity.'Identifying and publishing books that in the previous 100 years have been authored in Najaf and Qom on contemporary subjects was a project he considered as one of the other tasks of this department in the following year.&nbsp;<img src="https://fms.s3.ir-thr-at1.arvanstorage.com/A_makarem1_a59cce64df_666d007f96.jpg">&nbsp;Ayatollah Arafi noted: "We have contacted different Government bodies and have collected their issues and principle needs and formed more than 20 intellectual committees with the respected research executive Hujjatul Islām wa al-Muslimīn Muqīmī Ḥājī."He stated that students, teachers, and seminary centers conducting strategic research aligned with announced guidelines to address societal issues will receive support, adding that over 100 projects have already commenced and are set to be published by next year.&nbsp;Rapid Growth in Seminary LessonsHujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimīn Esna Ashari, head of the Centre for Contemporary Jurisprudence of the seminary, for his part said: ‘Although these lessons began in the second half of the seminary school year, 72 teachers and more than 1000 students participated in these lessons and it is anticipated that this number will be doubled in the next year.With over 200 teachers, around 4,800 students are enrolled in advanced contemporary jurisprudence lessons, and 2,500 in Al-Fā’iq courses, he reported and said the figures reflect 45% of high-level students' engagement with contemporary issues in some capacity.Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimīn Esna Ashari added: "At higher levels, students and teachers not only teach and study but also research new lessons alongside traditional seminary subjects. This allows them to grasp traditional principles of ijtihad while exploring its application to contemporary issues."The Department for Contemporary Jurisprudence (Fiqh) highlighted the popularity of introductory books in this semester, including 'Usury and Islamic Banking' and 'Analysis of Methods to Elude Usury' by Ayatollah Makarem, 'Governance in Islam by Ayatollah Khalkhālī, 'Our Economics' by Shahīd Ṣadr, 'Jurisprudence of Guardianship and Governance' by Ayatollah Maẓāherī, and Fiqh of Cryptocurrencies by Ayatollah Sayyed Mohammad Reza Modaressi. &nbsp;Seminary Initiatives Essential in Jurisprudence DevelopmentDuring the meeting held at Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi's residence, he highlighted the growing interest in jurisprudence and its principles within the seminaries, emphasizing their foundational role in religious rulings. He acknowledged the significant initiatives in this field, praising them as important steps in the right direction.He highlighted subjectology examples, emphasizing the need for precise analysis of money, its origins, and generation within the complexities of the modern global economic system.He argued that topics of cryptocurrencies, their classification as money or commodities, and the analysis of various company forms and investment types require precise scrutiny.<img class="image_resized" style="width:33%;" src="https://fms.s3.ir-thr-at1.arvanstorage.com/A_makarem2_3a3d5c44f5_75efc6c656.jpg">&nbsp;&nbsp;"Additionally, the foundational rulings on these subjects must be clarified. The issue of loans, borrowing, and the disapproval of such practices, as noted in Imam Khomeini's writings, is another critical matter that demands serious attention and action," the Grand Marja said.Hujjat al-Islam Esna Ashari reported an extensive seminary-university team being established from different scientific fields and serious attention is being given to interdisciplinary research and different thematic aspects such as money. Likewise, opinions of legislative groups are being taken into been taken account and lengthy periods are being dedicated to thematic that sometimes even last over a year.At the end, the Ayatollah requested that the abstracts and conclusions of teachers' intellectual works on cryptocurrencies and other publications to be sent to him for review.

Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi expressed his satisfaction with the achievements of the Department of Contemporary Jurisprudence (Fiqh)


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Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi Calls for Special Attention to the Works of the Department of Contemporary Jurisprudence (Fiqh)

With the grace of Allah, in these six and a half years 320 meetings well held by the Department of Contemporary Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and whereby each of the lecturers have had an active presence of at least 80% and some even 90% in these meetings. Similarly, during the periods such as Covid, the meetings were held regularly and with minimum absences.&nbsp;After a few months of focused discussion, one of the most challenging topics—concerning the legal entity, specifically the analysis of the relationship between the executive and the legal entity—is nearing completion. This has been an interesting debate, with a range of opinions, and the discussion on this subject was wrapped up yesterday.&nbsp;Although the lesson discussions in the second section of the book ‘الشخص الاعتباري’ (Juridical Person) is almost completed and God willing will be published in a book in the month of Dey (10th month of the Persian calendar which coincides with approximately January in the Gregorian calendar), however, additional discussions and copious research will be added to the book by the following year, which will be delivered in the level of scientific reference and will be exclusive to experts in this field.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is hoped that the product of years of research by lecturers and specialists in the field will have a significant impact beyond academia—particularly on the many related issues that decision-making bodies have continuously reported to the Department of Contemporary Jurisprudence (Fiqh).

The 320th meeting of the academic committee of the Department of Contemporary Jurisprudence of the seminary was held with the presence of respected members

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320th Meeting of the Department of Contemporary Jurisprudence (Fiqh)'s Academic Committee was held

Islamic Seminary

The ceremony was held on January 27 2023 at the 22nd Book Conference of the Islamic Seminary; where the achievements of scholars were honored and the importance of advancing knowledge in Islamic jurisprudence was highlighted.The recognition of “Al-Fāiq fī Al-Usūl” as the book of the year reflects the commitment of the Islamic Seminaries' effort to foster scholarly excellence and promote contemporary legal discourse within the Islamic tradition.The conference not only honors the authors but also reinforces the vital role of Islamic scholarship in addressing modern legal challenges.&nbsp;

In a prestigious ceremony held at the Ma’sūmiya School, Qom, “Al-Fāiq fī Al-Usūl” was awarded the highest ranked book in Jurisprudence and Islamic Legal Theory.

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“Al-Fāiq fī Al-Usūl” Wins Islamic Seminary’s Book Title

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;.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;These books, prepared by the Department of Contemporary Jurisprudence (Fiqh), 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. &nbsp; &nbsp;

The latest books on contemporary jurisprudence that have been published by Islamic Seminaries are available in bookshops and online.

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How to Get Advanced Jurisprudence Books Published by the Department of Contemporary Jurisprudence (Fiqh)?

The commentary-based book ‘Al-Shakhṣ al-I’tibārī’ (The Juridical Person) is the outcome of lessons by Hojjat al-Islam wal Muslimīn Qadīr ‘Alī Shams. Along with the most prominent professors of contemporary jurisprudence, he had a pivotal role in the compilation of this book. Therefore, reading this source can have a significant impact in contemplating a deeper understanding of the contents.&nbsp;Additionally, please be informed that the ninth edition of ‘al-Fāiq’ and the two volumes of ‘Sharḥ al-Fāiq’ by Āyatullah Shab Zinde Dār is also in the process of being published and will be available for purchase by the following week via the center of contemporary jurisprudence's online bookshop.&nbsp;<a href="http://yun.ir/Sfiqhci">http://yun.ir/Sfiqhci</a>&nbsp;

By popular demand by respected students, the first volume of ‘Sharḥ al-Shakhṣ al-I’tibārī’ has been reprinted and can be purchased with a 20% discount 