The Ijtihad Center organizes its research projects, intellectual efforts, and activities, including seminars, meetings, and lectures, in six research units, which are as follows:
1. Unit of Interfaith Dialogue
2. Unit of Orientalist Studies of Islam
3. Unit of Jurisprudential Issues in the West
4. Unit of Migration, Society and Religion Studies
5. Unit of Western Media and the Image of Islam
6. Unit of Islamic Education and Family Sciences
6 Research Units
Vision
This research unit aims to develop mechanisms for dialogue, fostering understanding of differences, diversity, and pluralism, while drawing from Islamic and human heritage. By utilizing religious and philosophical thought to identify shared values and virtues, the unit seeks to enhance dialogue, cooperation, development, and promote peace among peoples worldwide.
Objectives
The objectives of this unit are aligned with the vision and the mission of Ijtihad Center for Studies and Training, and can be outlined as follows:
Identifying and addressing obstacles to dialogue by moving beyond past conflicts and biases, shifting from religious debates to a dialogue of understanding and collaboration.
Promoting a culture of dialogue grounded in knowledge of the philosophy and jurisprudence of dialogue, its etiquette, conditions, types, levels, and participants. This involves highlighting shared religious and human values among followers of different religions, philosophies, and worldviews.
Developing visions and proposing ideas for projects and initiatives that foster dialogue between followers of religions and religious philosophies, with a focus on current issues such as countering hate speech, combating contempt for religions and beliefs, and fostering partnerships among religious institutions to promote tolerance, coexistence, and mutual respect.
Enhancing the role of religion in societies by training religious leaders and facilitating scientific and cultural exchanges among religious institutions and organizations.
Proposed Programs and Activities
A seminar titled: The Importance and Necessity of Dialogue in Human Life.
Specialized training for community members on: Mechanisms of Dialogue with Western Society while Preserving Identity and Privacy.
Developing a Guide for Dialogue aimed at equipping young people in the community abroad with effective strategies for engagement.
Members
Mustafa Boujemaa, Abdelmalek Saadi University, Tetouan - Morocco
Abdellah laassiri, Wisdom Center for Religious Studies
Hakima Chami, Regional Delegation of Islamic Affairs, Rabat - Morocco
Karima Nour Aissaoui, Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, Tetouan - Morocco
Djilali El Mestari, Center Social and Cultural Anthropology, Algeria
Said Gafaiti, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah University, Fez - Morocco
Hassan Elghachtoul, Ijtihad Center for Studies and Training
Youssef Nouiouar, Paul-Valéry University, Montpellier - France
Fadil Nassiri, Regional Academy for Education and Training, Laayoune - Morocco
Allal El Zahouani, European Forum for Moderation, Belgium
