07/05/2026
The Shariʻah Academy, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red
Cross (ICRC), successfully organized a two-day Certificate Course on Islam and
International Humanitarian Law for lawyers and university students on 5–6 May 2026 at
the Shariʻah Academy, International Islamic University Islamabad.
The course aimed at enhancing understanding of the principles of International
Humanitarian Law (IHL) in the light of Islamic teachings and contemporary legal
discourse. The programme brought together lawyers, university students, and academics.
The inaugural session commenced with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an, followed by
opening remarks by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akram, Director General, Shariʻah Academy.
Dr. Ziaullah Rahmani introduced the role and humanitarian mission of the International
Committee of the Red Cross.
During the two-day course, various sessions were conducted on important themes related
to International Humanitarian Law and Islamic law of armed conflict. Dr. Muhammad
Rafeeq Shinwari delivered lectures on the introduction to International Humanitarian
Law and conducted case study discussions. Hafiz Ahmad Waqas spoke on the Islamic
law of armed conflict and also participated in the case study sessions. Usman Khan
delivered a lecture on the protection of persons and objects during armed conflict from
the perspective of IHL, while Taj Muhammad discussed the protection of cultural
property during armed conflict.
The participants actively engaged in discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and case
studies, and appreciated the academic and practical significance of the course.
In the concluding session, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akram thanked the participants and
resource persons for their active participation and valuable contributions. He stated that
such programmes are organized to bridge the gap between Islamic law and contemporary
legal discourse and reaffirmed that the Academy would continue to organize similar
academic programmes in the future. At the end of the programme, certificates were
distributed among the participants.