Department of Creed Presents a Scientific Seminar on Sharia Values and the Reform of the Legal System

Assistant Lecturer Ishraq Abdulbasit Ahmed and Assistant Lecturer Hiba Majid Ahmed, faculty members in the Department of Creed and Islamic Thought at the College of Islamic Sciences, University of Samarra, delivered a scientific seminar entitled “Sharia Values and Their Impact on Reforming the Legal System.”

The seminar discussed the Sharia-based values, principles, standards, and ethical behaviors introduced by Islam through the Holy Qur’an and the Prophetic Sunnah, which aim to regulate human life. These values are rooted in adherence to the commands of God and avoidance of His prohibitions.

The seminar highlighted several essential Sharia values, including justice, equality, trustworthiness, and mercy. These principles contribute to refining human behavior, nurturing virtuous ethics, achieving social stability, promoting cooperation within society, strengthening the relationship with God, and purifying the soul.

Regarding the reform of the legal system, the seminar emphasized that it is among the most important requirements for building a just and stable state, as it is directly linked to achieving justice, protecting rights, and establishing the rule of law. Legal reform, the speakers noted, is not limited to amending legislation alone, but also includes institutional structures, mechanisms of implementation, and the development of legal culture within society.