In the Name of Allāh,

the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful

Praise is due to Allāh, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our master Muḥammad, the last of prophets, on his family, and all his companions.

Resolution No. 61 (12/6) Topics and Seminars suggested by the

Planning Division of the Academy

The Council of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, holding its 6th session in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 17–23 Shaʿbān 1410h (14–20 March 1990),

Having studied the Planning Division’s report submitted to the Secretariat General of the Academy and distributed to Council members, including the topics proposed to the Council and prioritized in a list including the following topics:

1. International Rights in Contemporary Islamic Fiqh
2. Marriage and Inheritance in Contemporary Islamic Fiqh
3. Contemporary Islamic Thought
4. Worships in Contemporary Islamic Fiqh
5. Transactions and Economy in Contemporary Islamic Fiqh
6. The Fundamentals of Fiqh in the light of the Modern
7. Medicine and Sciences
8. Contemporary Issues and Calamities (except those mentioned above).

The report also suggests holding seminars on the following topics:

1. Women’s Rights and Duties in Islam
2. International Rights in Islam
3. Human Rights and Coordination with the OIC’s Efforts in this regard
4. Rights of the Child in Islam with a note on the International Convention on the Rights of the Child
5. Non-Muslims under Islam: Rights and Duties
6. Muslims between Originality and Dependence in the Modern World
7. Studies on Islamic Constitutional Models

8. Islam’s position regarding modern arts (painting, singing, music and acting)
9. Islamic Governance System: Foundations, Principles and Major Issues in the Modern Time
10. Media and Modern Means of Communication from an Islamic Perspective
11. Islamic Jurisprudence’s Rulings regarding Fluctuations of Convertible Currencies
12. Social Solidarity (Takaful) in Islam in light of Modern Applications
13. Treasury Bonds and Investment Certificates
14. Options and Futures in Financial Markets

Resolves

First: Due consideration be given the above-mentioned proposals and en- trusting the Secretariat General of the Academy to select from among these topics, according to the general interest, especially those proposed in the pre- vious session.

Second: Entrusting the Secretariat General of the Academy to organize the proposed seminars, prioritising the topics that have already been proposed at the previous sessions, taking into account the circumstances and means available.

Indeed, Allāh is the Giver of success.