International Seerah Conference 2026
Contemporary Ethical Challenges in Muslim Society and Their Solution in the Light of the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Organized & Collaborators
Organized By
International Research Institute Pakistan (IRIP), Pakistan
In Collaboration With
- National Rehmatul-lil-Alameen wa Khatam-un-Nabiyyin Authority, Government of Pakistan
- Islamic Research Institute (IRI), International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI)
- Islamic Education and Relief Foundation (IERF)
- Islamabad international University Pakistan (IIUP)
- The Council of Islamic Ideology
- Paigham-e-Pakistan
Patron-in-Chief : Dr. Muhammad Naveed-ul-Hasan Shah Mashhadi — Renowned Seerah Scholar, Islamabad International University Pakistan
Chief Organizer: Prof. Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Jalali — Distinguished Seerah Scholarn.
Conference Tracks
Track 1: The Role of the Individual in Addressing the Ethical Crisis in Muslim Societyy
1. The Qur'anic Concept of Self-Purification (Tazkiyah al-Nafs) and Its Practical Application in the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ. 2. The Need, Importance, and Methodology of Character Building: A Study in the Light of the Prophetic Seerah. 3. Self-Accountability and Sense of Responsibility: A Study in the Light of the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ. 4. Moral Development of the Younger Generation: Challenges and Solutions in the Light of the Prophetic Seerah. 5. Developing Ethical Awareness in the Age of Social Media: Challenges and Solutions in the Light of the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ. 6. The Role of the Individual in Social Reform: A Research Study in the Light of the Prophetic Seerah. .
Track 2: The Role of Society in Addressing the Ethical Crisis in Muslim Communities
1. Causes, Impacts, and Remedies of the Ethical Crisis in Muslim Society: A Critical Review. 2. The Impact of Materialism and Modernism on Islamic Ethics and Values and Their Remedies. 3. Globalization and the Clash of Civilizations and Values: Contemporary Challenges and Possible Solutions in the Light of the Prophetic Seerah. 4. Economic Corruption and Moral Decline: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions in the Light of the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ. 5. The Crisis of the Family System and Its Remedies: A Study in the Light of the Prophetic Seerah. 6. Tolerance and Forbearance in the Face of Differences of Opinion: Challenges and Solutions in the Light of the Prophetic Seerah. 7. Child Sexual Abuse: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions in the Light of the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ. .
Track 3: The Role of the State in Addressing the Ethical Crisis in Muslim Society
1. The Role of the State in Addressing Contemporary Ethical Challenges: In the Light of the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ. 2. Legislation and Effective Enforcement for the Promotion of Moral Values: A Study Based on the Principles of the Prophetic Era. 3. Practical Enforcement of the Current Legal Framework for Combating Fake News: A Comparative Study of the PECA Act and the Prophetic Seerah. 4. The Islamic Principle of Verification of Information and the Prevention of Fake News: A Study in the Light of the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ. 5. The Role of the Media and Its Ethical Responsibilities: Lessons from the Educational and Moral Methodology of the Prophetic Seerah. 6. Freedom of Expression and Ethical Boundaries: Contemporary Issues and Their Solutions in the Light of the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ.
Track 4: The Role of the Muslim Ummah in Addressing the Ethical Crisis
1. The Collective Role of the Muslim Ummah in Addressing Contemporary Ethical Challenges: In the Light of the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ. 2. The Role of the Media and the Ethical Responsibilities of the Muslim Ummah: An Analytical Study in the Light of the Prophetic Seerah. 3. Moral Reform of the Muslim Ummah through Educational Institutions: In the Light of the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ. 4. Reformative and Da‘wah Responsibilities of Religious Scholars and Leadership: A Research Study in the Light of the Prophetic Seerah. 5. The Global Ethical Crisis and the Role of the Muslim Ummah: In the Light of the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ. 6. Introducing and Promoting Islamic Ethics at the International Level: In the Light of the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ.
Guidelines for Paper Submission
Abstract & Language
- Abstract: 250–300 words
- Languages: Urdu, Arabic, or English
- Arabic: Traditional Arabic, 14pt
- Urdu: Jameel Noori Nastaleeq, 14pt
- English: Times New Roman, 14pt
Paper & References
- Full paper: 5,000–6,000 words
- Citation style: Any recognized academic style
- Originality: Unpublished, no plagiarism
- Review: Double-blind peer review
- Footnotes: Required
Anti-plagiarism policy strictly observed. The Scientific Committee reserves the right to accept or reject submissions.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline
20 July 2026
Notification of Abstract Acceptance
25 July 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline
25 August 2026
Paper Acceptance Notification
30 August 2026
Conference Dates
25–26 September 2026
Registration & Contact
Conference Objectives
- Explore contemporary ethical issues in Muslim societies
- Present practical solutions derived from the Seerah
- Promote interdisciplinary research in Seerah Studies
- Strengthen collaboration among scholars & institutions
- Address national & global moral challenges from Islamic perspective
- Contribute to policy & educational reforms inspired by Prophetic model
Who Should Participate?
This conference provides an international academic platform for presenting original research on contemporary ethical challenges through the guidance of the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, fostering collaboration among scholars and institutions from Pakistan and abroad.
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25–26 September 2026 · 2nd International Seerah Conference