Muscat: The third international conference titled ‘International Humanitarian Law in View of Islamic Jurisprudence’ kicked off at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre today.
According to Oman News Agency, representatives from 20 countries are participating in the 3-day conference organized by the College of Sharia Sciences, running from 17 to 19 February. The opening ceremony was presided over by Sheikh Abdulmalik Abdullah Al Khalili, Chairman of the State Council, with ministers, senior state officials, and other international guests in attendance.
The conference aims to explore the relationship between international humanitarian law and the principles of Islamic jurisprudence, focusing on issues related to armed conflicts and the protection of human rights during wartime. A total of 167 abstracts and 90 research papers will be presented by researchers from Oman and abroad.
The discussions will delve into the role of Islamic jurisprudence in promoting international peace and preserving the rights of victims of armed conflicts. The event will also explore the basic principles of international humanitarian law and options to activate them within the legal framework. Efforts of Muslim scholars to develop a theoretical framework for these rules, aiming to mitigate the impacts of wars on individuals and societies, will be highlighted.
The conference will address four key aspects within international law and jurisprudence: the protection of victims of armed conflicts, legitimate methods of combat, mechanisms for establishing criminal responsibility at both individual and international levels, and the contributions of Ibadi jurisprudence to the rules governing armed conflicts.
Participants will include representatives from the International Committee of the Red Cross, government departments, and academics specializing in international humanitarian law and Islamic jurisprudence. The conference emphasizes the importance of integrating Islamic law to address contemporary challenges related to armed conflicts, enhancing awareness about international humanitarian law’s role in safeguarding rights during war, and reflecting the interaction between Islamic and international law.
The College of Sharia Sciences previously organized the first and second editions of this conference in 2018 and 2023.