Conference Themes

First Theme: Jurisprudential Developments for Muslims in the West

• The role of Islamic sciences in addressing contemporary issues.
• Jurisprudential ijtihad in light of American laws and ways to reconcile between Sharia values and legal regulations.
• The role of Islamic jurisprudence in resolving social and legal issues faced by Muslims in the West.
• Digital fatwas and their impact on the religious and social life of Muslims.
• Study of emerging issues such as divorce, inheritance, and prayer in public spaces.
• Proposals to develop jurisprudential ijtihad in line with contemporary developments and life in the age of artificial intelligence.

Second Theme: Laws and Legislations and Their Impact on Muslim Communities in the West

• Study of American laws related to civil and religious rights of Muslims.
• The role of Western laws in protecting the rights of Muslims, especially regarding freedom of worship and expression.
• The impact of American legislation and laws on Islamic institutions and Muslim communities.
• Rights of Muslims in Western countries in various fields within the applicable legal framework.
• Interaction between Islamic laws and Western civil laws.
• Religious discrimination in legal and professional domains.

Third Theme: Educational Challenges for Muslims in the West

• Strategies for Islamic education in the West in multicultural environments.
• Mechanisms to preserve the cultural and religious identity of Muslim students in non-Islamic educational settings.
• The impact of Western educational policies on shaping the identity of the emerging Muslim generation.
• Practical solutions to improve the effectiveness of Islamic education in multicultural environments.

Fourth Theme: Economic Challenges for Muslims in the West

• Economic transformations and sustainable development in light of Islamic values.
• The role of Islamic economics in achieving sustainable development in Muslim communities.
• Economic challenges facing Muslims in America and their impact on economic integration.
• The role of waqf and charitable work in supporting social and economic projects.
• Islamic banks and Islamic finance in the West.

Fifth Theme: The Role of Sociologists in Understanding and Guiding the Reality of Muslims in the West

• Analysis of the impact of social and economic factors on the lives of Muslims in the West.
• Study of the influence of multiple identities on Muslim youth.
• Providing innovative strategies to enhance social integration.

Sixth Theme: Political Changes and Their Impact on Muslims in the West

• Political participation of Muslims in America: opportunities and challenges.
• The impact of American policies on Muslims in light of human rights and equality.
• The role of Islamic organizations in influencing public policies and protecting rights.

Seventh Theme: Future Solutions and Recommendations

• Providing actionable solutions to develop flexible religious and educational policies compatible with Western realities while respecting the cultural and religious identity of Muslims.
• Enhancing cooperation between religious and educational institutions at individual and organizational levels to facilitate peaceful integration and promote mutual understanding between cultures.
• Implementing practical solutions to improve interaction between Muslims and Western societies while working to remove social and cultural barriers that hinder coexistence.
• Using artificial intelligence to improve interaction between Muslims and Western societies.