Dean of the College of Law at the University of Baghdad Participates in a Scientific Seminar on the Code of Sharia Rulings

The Dean of the College of Law at the University of Baghdad, Prof. Dr. Ali Hadi Al-Hilali, participated in a scientific seminar organized by the Department for the Revival of Hussaini Rituals at the Shiite Endowment Diwan, in coordination with the Provincial Endowments Department. The seminar was held on Wednesday morning in the central hall of the Diwan in Baghdad under the title:

“The Code of Sharia Rulings between Legislation and Interpretation.”

During the seminar, the Dean delivered an educational lecture addressing the Code of Sharia Rulings according to the Ja‘fari school of jurisprudence. He reviewed its historical origins and legislative development and answered key questions raised about the Code, from its approval in 1921, through the stages of its development until 1959, and up to its present status.

The Dean explained that the Code has undergone several amendments throughout its history and has not faced major objections, as it is consistent with the nature of the family and the unity of the legal provisions regulating its affairs. He noted that the modern version of the Code places special emphasis on issues of child custody and visitation rights, and adopts reform-oriented approaches aimed at resolving family disputes before resorting to the courts, thereby strengthening social stability.

He further emphasized that the current Code represents a genuine reform initiative that can help reduce the increasing rates of divorce and regulate family affairs while maintaining a balance between rights and obligations.

The seminar, moderated by Assistant Director General Ali Akkab, included discussions and questions from the audience, which included a number of University of Baghdad students and employees of the Shiite Endowment Diwan.

The event was also attended by the Director General of the Department for the Revival of Hussaini Rituals Alaa Al-Qassam, the Director General of the Provincial Endowments Department Dr. Fadhil Al-Sharaa, as well as several deputy directors and staff members of the Shiite Endowment Diwan.