Seminar examines how to correct misconceptions linked to violence against women

A seminar in Jeddah is focusing on the role of religious leaders in confronting violence against women and correcting misconceptions associated with some religious texts.

The event brings together scholars, researchers, specialists and religious leaders to discuss prevention, responses and ways to raise awareness while protecting families and preserving women’s dignity. The International Islamic Fiqh Academy organized the seminar in cooperation with the Muslim World League.

Its opening sessions presented research and studies across four main areas: the meaning, causes and forms of violence; religious references and the correction of misconceptions; community, institutional, media and international approaches; and the role of religious leaders in preventing and addressing abuse.

Researchers discussed how religious texts should be approached through the Quran, the Sunnah and the broader objectives of Islamic law. The stated aim is to provide a grounded and scholarly response that avoids both excess and neglect, and rejects the use of religious texts to justify practices that conflict with justice, mercy and accepted standards of conduct.