The Risale-I Nur Institute Philippines in coordination with the Commission
on Higher Education-Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (CHEDARMM)
are pleased to invite you to the International Symposium on Justice
that will be held on July 20-21, 2009 at the Xavier Estates Clubhouse, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.
Title:
“The Role of Justice in Building a Better World”
Rationale:
Although throughout history there have been fine examples of social
harmony and cooperation, humanity has never succeeded in freeing itself
from greed, ambition, and the desire for domination , and their resulting
conflict and destruction. In the 20th century, the latter exceeded all bounds
and gave rise to unprecedented savagery. Then, globalization brought with it
changes in both the extent and forms of justice, blatantly legitimizing and
systemizing it. It may be said that now humanity falters uncertainly between
the excessive consumption of the rich North and its associated illnesses, and
the extreme deprivation and resultant illnesses of the poor South.
Clearly, measures taken to rectify and prevent these injustices, which
afflict all areas of human life from the individual to family to country to globe
and environment have been inadequate. There is urgent need for effective
and permanent solutions on both the theoretical and practical levels.
Historically, these have been provided by the religions. Islam, in particular,
and the Holy Qur’an offer principles of establishing and preserving justice in
every area of human life. Islam’s approach to this question is both
comprehensive and practicable .
Objectives: 1. To obtain a firm understanding of the concept of justice –its essence
and dimensions, its importance, functions, and roles in the myriad
aspects of life ; and to search ways and methods of putting it into
practice towards a world consistent with human dignity. 2. To investigate the societal challenges which are rooted to human
injustice, and to recommend alternative systems, programs and steps
towards just and peaceful communities.
Papers and discussions by a distinguished slate of international scholars will
be on the following topics : 1. Justice as basis for lasting peace Mindanao 2. The ontological meaning of the divine name of Justice 3. The place of justice in creation 4. Justice in the context of belief in divine unity, prophethood, and the
hereafter 5. Analysis of justice as a fundamental human right 6. Rational justice and divine justice 7. The relation between justice and worship 8. Worldly justice and other-worldly justice 9. The relation between justice and ethics 10. The relation between justice and politics 11. The place and importance of justice in human relations 12. The social, political and economical dimension of justice 13. International relation in the light of the principle of justice 14. The relation between law, force and justice 15. Modernity’s view of justice 16. Justice according to reason and revelation 17. Justice according to Islamic civilization and western civilization 18. Globalization and justice 19. Justice and ecology 20. Contemporary theories of justice 21. Redefining justice in a globalization world 22. Justice on individual – state relations
Attendance is limited to 250 seats. To Confirm your attendance, and for
more information, please email freshiespirit@yahoo.com,
noralinsharief@yahoo.com, or call 0927 -730-3661
Truly yours,
Muhammad Riza Dalkilic
President, Risale-i Nur Institute Philippines
Cagayan de Oro CIty
CALL FOR PAPERS
The Risale-I Nur Institute Philippines in coordination with the Commission on
Higher Education –Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (CHED-ARMM)
wishes to announce that it is accepting papers for presentation at the
international symposium on Justice with the theme “THE ROLE OF JUSTICE IN
BUILDING A BETTER WORLD” to be held on July 20-21, 2009 at the Xavier
Estates Clubhouse, Cagayan de Oro City.
Rationale of the symposium:
Although throughout history there have been fine examples of social
harmony and cooperation, humanity has never succeeded in freeing itself
from greed, ambition, and the desire for domination , and their resulting
conflict and destruction. In the 20th century, the latter exceeded all bounds
and gave rise to unprecedented savagery. Then, globalization brought with it
changes in both the extent and forms of justice, blatantly legitimizing and
systemizing it. It may be said that now humanity falters uncertainly between
the excessive consumption of the rich North and its associated illnesses, and
the extreme deprivation and resultant illnesses of the poor South.
Clearly, measures taken to rectify and prevent these injustices, which
afflict all areas of human life from the individual to family to country to globe
and environment have been inadequate. There is urgent need for effective
and permanent solutions on both the theoretical and practical levels.
Historically, these have been provided by the religions. Islam, in particular,
and the Holy Qur’an offer principles of establishing and preserving justice in
every area of human life. Islam’s approach to this question is both
comprehensive and practicable .
Objectives:
1. To obtain a firm understanding of the concept of justice –its essence
and dimensions, its importance, functions, and roles in the myriad
aspects of life ; and to search ways and methods of putting it into
practice towards a world consistent with human dignity.
2. To investigate the societal challenges which are rooted to human
injustice, and to recommend alternative systems, programs and steps
towards just and peaceful communities.
Guidelines:
A. the papers should be written with reference to the Risale-I Nur and
within the framework of the following topics:
1. Justice as basis for lasting peace Mindanao
2. The ontological meaning of the divine name of Justice
3. The place of justice in creation
4. Justice in the context of belief in divine unity, prophethood, and the
hereafter
5. Analysis of justice as a fundamental human right
6. Rational justice and divine justice
7. The relation between justice and worship
8. Worldly justice and other-worldly justice
9. The relation between justice and ethics
10. The relation between justice and politics
11. The place and importance of justice in human relations
12. The social, political and economical dimension of justice
13. International relation in the light of the principle of justice
14. The relation between law, force and justice
15. Modernity’s view of justice
16. Justice according to reason and revelation
17. Justice according to Islamic civilization and western civilization
18. Globalization and justice
19. Justice and ecology
20. Contemporary theories of justice
21. Redefining justice in a globalization world
22. Justice on individual – state relations
B. Papers should reach the symposium Secretariat by the dates shown
below. Any that arrive late will not be considered.
C. Abstract of the papers, not exceeding 250 words, should reach the
symposium Secretariat no later than April 15,2009 . Accompanying the
papers should be a CV of applicants no longer than half in length. Both
abstract and CV should be in word format.
D. For their study and evaluation by the Secretariat, full papers should
reach it no later than May 15 ,2009 They should not exceed 15 pages.
E. The presenters of those papers accepted for presentation will be notified
no later than June 15,2009.
F. A wide variety of documentation related to the Risale-i Nur is available
for study at www.nursistudies.org The Symposium documentation centre will
assist in providing further material if required.
G. The symposium will be in English. To submit abstracts and for more
information, please email :
The symposium secretariat at mrdalkilic@hotmail.com
