Contemporary Jurisprudence

Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Mohammad Hossein Malekzadeh Explains:

Jurisprudence of Governance in Cyberspace/27

Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Mohammad Hossein Malekzadeh, a professor of advanced jurisprudential studies at the Qom Islamic Seminary, spoke at the webinar titled “Ijtihadi Governance for the Islamic Regulation of Virtual Life,” held on July 6, 2021, organized by the Office of Islamic Studies and Seminary Communications at the Cyberspace Research Institute. He elaborated on the differences between secular and ijtihadi governance in cyberspace, stating: Ijtihadi governance and comprehensive jurisprudence mean that all human beings throughout history are addressed by the Quran and the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them), though the nature of the discourse varies depending on the historical periods and geographical contexts.
🔹 He noted that life can be divided into five levels—individual, familial, social, governmental, and civilizational—adding: Comprehensive jurisprudence claims to cover all dimensions of these types of life, thus it does not rely solely on textual methods but also utilizes reason and science, and in terms of outcomes, it is comprehensive.
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Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Mohammad Omoumi, in an Exclusive Interview with Contemporary Jurisprudence:

Principles of the Jurisprudence of Education/5

The jurisprudence of education, from the moment it was introduced as a branch of jurisprudence, has been accompanied by numerous ambiguities: How does it differ from the jurisprudence of ethics? How does it differ from the discipline of education? Does education refer to formal schooling, or does it encompass the general upbringing of individuals?
🔹 In addition to these questions, this branch of jurisprudence naturally carries certain foundations and presuppositions that influence the derivation of its rulings. Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Mohammad Omoumi, who, after years of studying under scholars such as the late Ayatollah Naseri, established the Dar al-Huda Jurisprudential School in Qom with a focus on the jurisprudence of ethics and education,
🏷 in this exclusive interview, elaborated on these presuppositions. He first precisely clarified the meaning of the jurisprudence of education and distinguished it from ijtihadi education.
The full text of the exclusive interview by Contemporary Jurisprudence with this professor of advanced jurisprudence and principles at the Qom Islamic Seminary follows: 🔻

Dr. Sadeq qadimi, in an Exclusive Interview with Contemporary Jurisprudence:

Jurisprudence of Governance in Cyberspace/26

Legislation concerning cyberspace has, for several years, become one of the most significant challenges in governance within this domain. On one hand, there are religious individuals who are frustrated with the laxity in this space and demand the enactment of strict laws to curb norm-breakers. On the other hand, some view strict and narrow-minded laws as likely to cause uncontrollable social unrest, making cyberspace even less desirable than its current state.
Dr. Sadeq Qadimi, however, believes that legislation in cyberspace has various dimensions that must all be considered. This researcher and cyberspace activist argues that the notion that all jurisprudential propositions should be converted into law is incorrect.
He considers both the maximalist and minimalist approaches to jurisprudence to have advantages and shortcomings and believes that each should be applied in appropriate contexts.
The full text of the exclusive interview by Contemporary Jurisprudence with this professor and researcher from the Qom Islamic Seminary on cyberspace is as follows:

Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Dr. Mansour Mirahmadi, in an Exclusive Interview with Contemporary Jurisprudence:

Jurisprudence of International Relations: Nature, Dimensions, and Challenges/5

Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Dr. Mansour Mirahmadi is among the first to have addressed the jurisprudence of international relations. His article titled “The Jurisprudence of International Relations,” written in the early 2010s, was one of the initial steps toward establishing this new branch of jurisprudence.
🔹 We discussed with him the nature and dimensions of the jurisprudence of international relations. He considers international relations neither an interdisciplinary nor an independent discipline but rather a relational discipline. The full text of the exclusive interview by Contemporary Jurisprudence with the professor of the Political Science and International Relations Department at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran is presented for your consideration: 🔻

Head of the Art and Creative Industries Task Force at the Islamic Research Center of the Parliament, in an Exclusive Interview with Contemporary Jurisprudence:

Jurisprudence of Governance in Cyberspace/25

It could perhaps be said that the most challenging aspect of governing virtual space is the enforcement of laws related to this domain. But are there jurisprudential considerations for implementing these laws? Can the executor introduce considerations or modifications during enforcement?
Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Mohammad Qotbi believes that since the legitimacy of laws and regulations is determined by the Guardian Council, the executor must implement the law exactly as it is. If they have objections regarding its legitimacy, they should file a complaint with the Administrative Justice Court for re-examination. The head of the Art and Creative Industries Task Force at the Islamic Research Center of the Parliament also considers the use of filtered platforms a violation rather than a crime, as their use has not been criminalized.
The full text of Contemporary Jurisprudence’s exclusive interview with the CEO of Eshraq Creative and Innovation House regarding the requirements for enforcing laws related to virtual space is as follows:

Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Mehdi Mehrizi, in an Exclusive Interview with Contemporary Jurisprudence:

Analysis of Contemporary Jurisprudence Based on a Minimalist Approach to Fiqh/5

Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Mehdi Mehrizi, a veteran professor and researcher at the Qom Islamic Seminary, has no hesitation in openly and clearly defending the minimalist approach to jurisprudence.
🔹 In response to the challenges raised regarding the minimalist approach to jurisprudence, he points out that neither the proponents of the minimalist approach nor those of the maximalist approach have clearly defined the foundations and principles of their approaches, and thus, the discussions raised are generally abstract.
🏷 While defending the minimalist approach to jurisprudence, he considers proponents of the maximalist approach to be keen on making jurisprudence dominant over all matters. The full text of the candid and engaging interview by Contemporary Jurisprudence with this professor and researcher of the Qom Islamic Seminary, concerning the challenges of the minimalist approach to jurisprudence, is presented for your consideration: 🔻

Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Mohammad Kahvand, in an Exclusive Interview with Contemporary Jurisprudence:

Jurisprudence of Governance in Cyberspace/24

Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Mohammad Kahvand is one of the clerics who is not only familiar with modern technologies but also seriously engages in content and product production in this field. A member of the Cyberspace Steering Committee at the Center for Management of the Islamic Seminary, he has founded one of the most important computer game production companies and has been engaged in research and production in the realm of cyberspace and technology for years. We discussed with him the requirements of legislation in cyberspace. While complaining that the basis of legislation in the country is a minimalist approach to jurisprudence, whereas effective laws are those written with a maximalist approach, he noted: It should not be imagined that all violations in cyberspace must be criminalized. The full text of the exclusive interview by Contemporary Jurisprudence with this researcher and cyberspace activist is presented for your consideration:

Dr. Fatemeh Ardestani, Gene Therapy Researcher, in an Exclusive Interview with Contemporary Jurisprudence:

Jurisprudential Research on Stem Cells/5

Dr. Fatemeh Ardestani is a Level 3 instructor at the Tehran Seminary, holding both a Level 4 seminary degree and a doctorate in jurisprudence and legal foundations. Given that her doctoral dissertation focused on stem cells and gene therapy, and considering her research in this field over the past years, we discussed the applications of these cells with her.
🔹 She emphasized that, contrary to common belief, stem cells are not limited to umbilical cord cells and described human cloning as having numerous ethical and social risks.
The full text of Contemporary Jurisprudence’s exclusive interview with this professor and researcher of jurisprudence and law is as follows: 🔻

Former Editor-in-Chief of Kheradnameh Magazine, in an Exclusive Interview with Contemporary Jurisprudence:

Jurisprudence of Governance in Cyberspace/23

Dr. Abdolmajid Moghbeli, in addition to his scholarly activities in the fields of humanities and Islamic sciences, is also considered an active figure in cyberspace. This enables him to have both theoretical and practical familiarity with cyberspace. The former editor-in-chief of Hamshahri Kheradnameh discussed the jurisprudential dimensions of overseeing the enforcement of laws and policies regarding cyberspace.
🔹 He identified one of the most significant challenges in this regard as the presence of qualitative and ambiguous concepts in laws, which leads to arbitrary enforcement of these laws. He also pointed to solutions for making these terms transparent and quantifiable.
The full text of the exclusive interview by Contemporary Jurisprudence with the faculty member of the Research Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies is presented for your consideration: 🔻

Sayyedeh Maryam Borqei:

Examination of the Jurisprudential Dimensions of Spousal Violence/5

While extensive jurisprudential discussions and analyses regarding male circumcision have been conducted and its dimensions explored in jurisprudential texts, female circumcision has rarely been addressed with serious jurisprudential scrutiny. Perhaps the modesty and decorum expected of girls have also influenced discussions of this jurisprudential ruling.
🔹 This has resulted in diverse opinions within the Islamic world regarding female circumcision; in some Islamic countries, this practice is prohibited, while in others, it continues to be observed as a commendable tradition.
🏷 Dr. Sayyedeh Maryam Borqei, head of the Research Institute of Jurisprudence and Legal Foundations at the Islamic Studies Research Institute of Jami‘at al-Zahra, examines the jurisprudential dimensions of female circumcision and the relevant narrations in this exclusive article.
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