Nursi Conference in Philippines 2009-03-17 16 Aralık 2009

Nursi Conference in Philippines

2009-03-17 11:27:40

The  Risale-I Nur  Institute  Philippines  in coordination with  the Commission on Higher Education-Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (CHED-ARMM)  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 20^th 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 20^th 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