Acting President of Yarmouk University, Dr. Mousa Rabaa’a, inaugurated the Scientific Day of the Faculty of Sharia and Islamic Studies, entitled "The Future of the Islamic Ummah in Light of the Quran and Sunnah: Hopes and Foundations," organized by the Faculty in collaboration with the Hadith Society and Heritage Revival. 

Dr. Rababa’a stated that the title of this scientific day raises numerous questions, as addressing the future of the Islamic Ummah requires a forward-looking vision that is not yet fully clear or transparent.

He emphasized the necessity of reflecting on the past and assessing the present to build a future vision for the Islamic Ummah based on the Qur’an and the Prophetic Sunnah.

He praised the significant role of the Faculty of Sharia and Islamic Studies in spreading a culture of tolerance and moderation, in line with the vision of the Jordanian state topromote the teachings of Islam.

He noted that this aims to establish a balanced and moderate discourse, far from violence and extremism. He also pointed out that analyzing religious discourse today requires a rational, balanced, and persuasive approach.

Dr. Rababa’a affirmed that discussing the future of the Islamic Ummah is neither an intellectual luxury nor unattainable dreams; rather, it is faith in God’s promise and conviction in the glad tidings of the Prophet.ش

The Islamic Ummah is enduring andvibrant, learning from its glorious history, identifying flaws and ailments, seeking remedies, and envisioning its future in light of the Qur’an and Sunnah—spreading hope, fostering optimism, and charting a path toward renewed progress, God willing.

Meanwhile, the Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Mohammad Talafha, stated that the Faculty celebrates its Scientific Day under the current difficult circumstances facing the IslamicUmmah.

He emphasized the need to remind ourselves of numerous Qur’anic verses and Prophetic traditions that indicate Islam will once again advance to save humanity.

Dr. Talafha added that organizing this Scientific Day in collaboration with the Hadith Society and Heritage Revival demonstrates the Faculty’s competence and mission as a leading institution in Islamic sciences—through teaching, research, and community service—in accordance with the values of authenticity, modernity, and moderation, while preparing qualified scholars to meet the aspirations and vision of Yarmouk University.

Dr. Abdul-Razzaq Abu Al-Basal from the Hadith Society and Heritage Revival delivered a speech highlighting that the Prophetic Sunnah is the fortress of Islam and its stronghold.

He stressed that following the Sunnah preserves the essence of Islam and ensures its progress, while neglecting it leads to its dissolution. He noted that the Prophet, peace be upon him, did not leave the Ummah’s present or future to mere speculation, as he clarified all that is good for its religion and worldly affairs.

He added that reflecting on the Prophet’s Hadiths concerning the future enables a rational mind to examine them objectively, gaining insight to anticipate and plan for forthcoming events, thus avoiding shocks and maintaining the ability to respond appropriately in accordance with divine laws and principles.

The Scientific Day included two sessions. The first, titled “The Future of the Ummah inLight of the Qur’an,” was chaired by Dr. Hayel Al-Daoud and featured papers including "Deriving Contemporary Events from the Qur’an: Analysis and Critique" presented by

Dr. Khaled Al-Shouha from the Department of Fundamentals of Religion, and "The Future of the Ummah in Light of Surah As-Saff" presented by Abdul-Razzaq Rajab from the same department.

The second session, titled "The Future of the Ummah in Light of the Prophetic Sunnah," was chaired by Dr. Mohammad Al-Omari and included papers such as "The Relationship Between the Liberation of Jerusalem and the Hereafter and Its Implications for the Islamic Ummah in Light of the Sunnah" presented by the Dean of the Faculty of Sharia at the Applied Science University, Dr. Abdul-Salam Atweh, and "The Sunnah-Oriented Maqasid Dimension in Hadiths on the Future of Islam" presented by Dr. Khaled Al-Sharman from the Department of Fundamentals of Religion.

At the conclusion of the opening activities, Dr. Rababa’apresented honorary shields to the supporters and supervisors of the Scientific Day, as well as awards to the top students of the Faculty’s academic departments.