Doha: Green Tent
program discusses Islam’s role in enhancing social security with participation
of the union president
The Qatari capital Doha hosted
an intellectual seminar titled “Islam and Its Role in Enhancing Social
Security,” organized by the Green Tent program in its twentieth edition, with
the participation of a group of scholars and intellectuals, headed by the president
of the International Union of Muslim Scholars, His Eminence Sheikh Prof. Dr.
Ali Muhyi al-Din al-Qaradaghi.
Seminar on Islam and social security
The seminar focused on the role
of Islam in strengthening social security as one of the objectives of Islamic
law, which aims to protect humans and society in various aspects of
life—social, economic, political, and religious.
Participants affirmed that
security is not merely the absence of conflicts, but a comprehensive system
based on values and justice that ensures the stability of societies.
Security as one of the objectives of Sharia
In his intervention,
al-Qaradaghi explained that Islam seeks to achieve tranquility and combat
corruption through legislation and values that maintain a balance between the
needs of the individual and society.
He clarified that the concept of
security in Islam is comprehensive, not limited to the material dimension, but
extending to psychological, social, economic, and even cybersecurity security
in the modern era.
He pointed out that security is
the opposite of fear and corruption, and that Islamic law came to build a
society characterized by stability.
He also emphasized that security
is achieved through a balance between internal and external dimensions;
internal security stems from purity of the heart and spiritual tranquility,
citing the verse: “Those who believe and whose hearts find comfort in the
remembrance of Allah. Truly, in the remembrance of Allah hearts find comfort”
(Surah Ar-Ra’d: 28). External security, meanwhile, relies on legislation that
regulates social and economic relations and ensures justice.
Security through faith and legislation
Participants agreed that ethical
values and fair legislation form a solid foundation for social security,
enhancing societal cohesion and limiting manifestations of disorder.
They affirmed that the absence
of values leads to disturbances that threaten societal stability.
The seminar is part of the
activities of the Green Tent program, which is celebrating its twentieth year
as a dialogue platform that brings together thought, science, and environment.
It aims to discuss contemporary issues that contribute to raising awareness and
supporting dialogue on societal challenges.
(Source: Al-Ittihad)
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