The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad organized a seminar on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, entitled “The Jurisprudence of Priorities in the Holy Quran.” The seminar was presented by Assistant instructor Hind Amer Mohammed, one of the center’s members, and was attended by a number of professors and researchers. It was held in the Professor Nabila Abdul-Munim Dawood Hall at the Center’s headquarters.
The researcher discussed the fundamental concept of “jurisprudence of priorities,” highlighting the Quranic approach to prioritizing actions and rulings. This jurisprudence focuses on the principle of prioritizing the most important over the merely important, giving precedence to the greater interests of religion and life, and the paramount importance of the Quranic text itself. The priority of creed and faith serves as a fundamental principle preceding rulings and details. She emphasized that the objectives of Islamic law elevate the preservation of life, the establishment of justice and mercy, and the general welfare of people above secondary and minor matters. The seminar also included a detailed presentation and explanation of the order of righteous deeds in the Quran, such as honoring parents, establishing prayer, and reconciling people. It demonstrated the impact of this jurisprudence on achieving psychological and social balance for Muslims and placing everything in its proper context to serve the goals of the tolerant Sharia.
At the conclusion of the lecture, the attendees engaged in extensive scholarly discussions, enriching the topic with sound academic and traditional perspectives. This reflected the center’s ongoing role in reviving Arab-Islamic intellectual thought and addressing contemporary intellectual issues from an authentic Islamic heritage perspective.
