In a rich intellectual blend, the Qawl Fassel Online Magazine, in its tenth issue, covered a number of religious, philosophical, legal, and social issues, shedding light on questions intertwined between past and present.
The issue opens with Ahmed Okbelbab’s article The Values of Neighborliness Between Islamic Teachings and Contemporary Reality, which restores the neighbor’s position and rights in Islam, linking spiritual values with modern legislation, and affirming that good neighborliness is a criterion of faith and a pillar of social cohesion.
Okbelbab continues in Assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, recounting the details of the famous accidental footage by Abraham Zapruder that documented the assassination moment. He analyzes the official investigations and the conspiracy theories surrounding it, culminating with the 2025 release of the final secret documents, and highlights the media’s role in shaping literary journalism.
Rand Saad, in her article The Dialectics of Child Labor in the Contemporary World, offers a profound analysis of the phenomenon as multifaceted, ranging from blatant exploitation to regulated work. Drawing on international law and the Islamic perspective, she stresses that intelligent child protection is better than slogans.
Yousif Al Hamadi, in The Philosophy of the Zahiri School in Islamic Jurisprudence, takes us on an intellectual journey with Dawud al-Zahiri and Ibn Hazm of Andalusia, explaining their methodology of adhering to the apparent meaning of texts and rejecting analogy, before calling for a disciplined renewal that re-centers the text while balancing contemporary realities.
Al Hamadi also presents Torture in philosophy and Islamic jurisprudence, a comparative study between philosopher Michael Walzer’s rejection of terrorism, Alan Dershowitz’s calls for legalizing “torture warrants” in extreme cases, and juristic stances ranging from absolute prohibition to conditional allowance. He concludes that the absence of accountability prolongs abuses.
In The Debate on Gender Mixing within Values and Freedom, Mariam Mortada offers a bold comparison between liberal, Buddhist, communist, and Islamic perspectives, affirming that freedom is incomplete without ethical and legal boundaries that protect family and human dignity.
Huda Mohamed, in Qatar’s National Sovereignty and Citizen’s Duty, analyzes Qatar’s constitutional framework and defense laws, explaining the importance of the Amir’s role and the Supreme Defense Council, and the preparation of citizens through national service. She emphasizes that the power of law and citizen awareness form the first line of defense for sovereignty.
In Euthanasia Between Philosophy, Ethics, and Law, Huda Mohamed discusses the tension between mercy-based arguments and philosophical or ethical rejections of so-called assisted dying, highlighting the Islamic stance and Qatari law that prohibit it, while noting Western legislations that allow it under strict conditions. She reaffirms the sanctity of life as a trust.
Okbelbab, in Health insurance for retirees abroad, examines healthcare systems between costly privatization and burdened public schemes, recalling the Islamic endowment (waqf) as a successful historical model. He shows that expatriate retirees face complex choices requiring careful long-term financial planning.
In Qatar between the Doubling of Vehicles and Breaking Import Monopolies, Huda Mohamed documents the sharp increase in vehicles and the regulatory response. She analyzes Ministry of Commerce decisions permitting individual imports while retaining dealer warranties, stressing that the market has become more competitive but demands sustainable traffic management.
The issue concludes with Mariam Mortada’s World Maritime Day – 25 September, which reviews the International Maritime Organization’s journey since 1948, highlighting major conventions, and linking environmental protection with global trade under the 2025 theme “Our Ocean, Our Commitment, Our Opportunity.”
With such rich diversity, the tenth issue of Qawl Fassel reaffirms its mission: deep thought, comprehensive vision, and a pen that reconnects heritage with the present for the advancement and guidance of humanity.
