III. ISLAMIC APPROACHES TO GLOBAL ISSUES INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

“Islamic Solution Proposals to Social Decay”

Sinop University, Faculty of Theology October 22-23, 2026

The 3rd International Symposium on Islamic Approaches to Global Issues, themed “Islamic Solution Proposals to Social Decay,” aims to bring together researchers from various disciplines, particularly the field of Theology, to discuss this issue. It is expected that this gathering will contribute to the enrichment of Islamic intellectual knowledge and increase the sensitivity of Islamic consciousness toward global issues. Furthermore, this symposium aims to address social decay from an Islamic perspective and discuss how the beliefs and values of Islam aimed at reviving the social order can be carried into the contemporary world.

Thematic Headings:

  • Demographic Imbalance: (Declining fertility rates, delayed marriage, aging population).
  • Disintegration of Family Structure: (Increasing divorce rates, weakening of kinship ties, and the prominence of individualistic lifestyles).
  • Value Erosion: Weakening and relativization of moral norms.
  • Cognitive Weakening: Decline of critical thinking and superficiality.
  • Consciousness Manipulation: Disinformation, fake news, and perception management.
  • Educational Weakness: Decline in educational quality and detachment from values and reality.
  • Unemployment and Precarious Work: Economic instability.
  • Inequality in Income Distribution: Deepening class divisions.
  • Financial Fragility: Inflation, indebtedness, and loss of confidence in the monetary system.
  • Digital Addiction: (Addiction to technology, social media, and gaming).
  • Artificial Intelligence Risks: Job loss, ethical issues, and algorithmic biases.
  • Psychological Fragility: Anxiety, depression, and loss of meaning.
  • Loss of Social Trust: Decrease in trust between individuals and institutions.
  • Perceptions of Injustice and Oppression: Accumulation of social tension and anger.
  • Political Fragility: Weakening participation in governance and polarization.
  • Security Vulnerabilities: Crime, violence, wars, and conflicts.
  • Health Fragility: Inequality in access to services and vulnerability to pandemics.
  • Food Insecurity: Halal food, supply chain issues, and malnutrition.
  • Forced Migration and Displacement: Social instability.
  • Weakening of Social Capital: Loss of solidarity and collective consciousness.
  • Common Identity Erosion: Identity conflicts and cultural division.
  • Commodification of Humans: Reduction of value to production and consumption.
  • Legal Vulnerability: Slow functioning of justice and implementation problems.
  • The Balance of “Mufsid-Muslih” in the Quran: Within the context of social destruction and revival.
  • Ontological Roots of Social Decay.
  • The Concept of ‘Amanah’ (Trust) and Meritocracy in the Prophetic Sunnah.
  • Rebuilding Institutional and Social Trust.
  • Social Security within the Framework of Maqasid al-Shari’ah (Objectives of Divine Law).
  • Islamic Foundations of Income Justice.
  • Purification of the Heart in the Digital Age.
  • Nafs al-Tezkiyah (Self-Purification) and Spiritual Resilience: Against addictions and materialism.
  • Constants in an Age of Value Erosion and Relativity.
  • Theological Approaches to Environmental Pollution and Resource Scarcity.
  • Periods of Social Decay and Revival Movements in Islamic Civilization.
  • Corruption of Language and the Dignity of Speech.
  • Regaining Expressive Power and Aesthetics: In light of classical texts.
  • Islamic Aesthetics against the Manipulation of Visual Culture.
  • An Understanding of Art Centered on Adab (Etiquette) and Haya (Modesty).

Note: Authors may submit papers on different topics related to the main title beyond these themes.

Publication Opportunities

  1. Proceedings Abstract E-Book: Abstracts accepted for presentation at the symposium will be published in an E-ISBN proceedings abstract book following their presentation.
  2. International Book Chapter: Full papers submitted by authors for publication will be reviewed by reviewers and editors, and, upon approval, will be published as chapters in an international book.

The symposium meets the criteria for associate professorship applications.

Publication Opportunities

  1. Proceedings Abstract E-Book: Abstracts accepted for presentation at the symposium will be published in an E-ISBN proceedings abstract book following their presentation.
  2. International Book Chapter: Full papers submitted by authors for publication will be reviewed by reviewers and editors, and, upon approval, will be published as chapters in an international book.

The symposium meets the criteria for associate professorship applications.