Tag: Islamic Law

RISE Articles 5
Intellectual Property in Islamic Jurisprudence

Examining the Status of Intellectual Property in Jurisprudence of Transactions: The Book “Oral Lectures on Intellectual Property” is Published

September 20, 2026

Volumes one and two of the book Oral Lectures on Intellectual Property, the outcome of the advanced contemporary jurisprudence lectures of Ayatollah Mohammad Mohammadi Qaeni, have been compiled and published by the Imam Reza (AS) Seminary Complex. Employing an approach based on independent legal reasoning (Ijtihad), this work addresses one of the most significant emerging […]

Deception in Islamic Jurisprudence: An Analysis

“The Jurisprudential Ruling on Deception”: A Response to a Major Ethical and Social Issue

September 1, 2026

The publication of the book “An Analysis of the Jurisprudential Ruling on Deception and Its Relation to Similar Concepts” can be considered a jurisprudential response to one of the most complex ethical and social concepts in contemporary life. Deception in Islamic jurisprudence is a concept that has transcended the level of individual behavior and has […]

Civilizational-System Fiqh: A Paradigm Shift in Ijtihād

Contemporary Fiqh or Civilizational-System Fiqh: Structural Transformation of Fiqh in Foundational Principles and New Jurisprudential Opinions

April 21, 2026

Featured Publication RISE: Second Pilot Issue 📄 View PDF Issue 🔗 Issue Overview Page By: Sayyid Farid Ghohestani Abstract Imāmī (jurisprudence) in the contemporary era—particularly after the Islamic Revolution of Iran—has undergone a paradigmatic transformation, centered on a shift from individual-centered to system-building or civilizational. This transformation responds to the complexities of the modern world […]

Issue 321 of Maʿrifat Published

Issue 321 of Maʿrifat Published

September 30, 2025

The 321st issue of Maʿrifat has been released in Persian for Summer 2025 by the Imam Khomeini Education and Research Institute, under the editorship of Abolfazl Sajedi. Since 1992, Maʿrifat has consistently served as a platform for presenting the scholarly achievements of professors, researchers, and students in seminaries and universities, playing a vital role in […]

Scholaria Contributions 2

The Reviver of Women’s Identity (Part 2): How the Prophet Restored Women’s Rights

September 21, 2026 Mohammad Hosein Rajabi Davani

This article explores the profound transformation in the status of women following the prophetic mission (Bi’thah) of Prophet Muhammad. It details the comprehensive restoration of women’s rights in early Islam, encompassing marital consent, independent property ownership, and the fundamental right to education. By examining the Prophet’s personal conduct toward Lady Khadijah and Lady Fatimah al-Zahra, alongside women’s active political and social participation, the text highlights Islam’s paradigm shift in elevating women as independent, respected, and integral members of human society.

Jurisprudence Without Progress Is Not Jurisprudence

September 2, 2026 Abolqasem Alidoost

This article explores the profound and inseparable relationship between Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and societal development. The author argues that the traditional authoritative sources of Islamic law—the Qur’an, Sunnah, reason, and consensus—possess the complete epistemic capacity required to formulate a comprehensive “Progress Model.” By integrating the higher objectives of Islamic law (maqāṣid al-sharī‘a) with societal administration, the text demonstrates that authentic progress must be rooted in jurisprudential foundations, and conversely, dynamic jurisprudence is inherently progressive.