In the context of enhancing scientific cooperation and developing research partnerships among institutions of higher education and scientific research, Assistant Professor Dr. Fatima Abdulrahim Al-Muslmawi, the Scientific Assistant to the Dean of the College of Law at Al-Mustaqbal University, participated as a member of the Ph.D. dissertation defense committee for the thesis titled:
"The Impact of Civil Judicial Ijtihad on the Stability of Judicial Rulings – A Comparative Study"
submitted by the researcher Hajar Abdul Azim,
on the morning of Monday, May 26, 2025, at Imam Al-Muntadhar (peace be upon him) Hall, College of Law – University of Babylon.
The defense committee was composed of:
Prof. Dr. Salam Abdulzahra Abdullah / College of Law – University of Babylon – Chair
Prof. Dr. Ashwaq Abdulrasool / College of Law – University of Karbala – Member
Prof. Dr. Habeeb Ubaid Mirza / College of Law – University of Babylon – Member
Asst. Prof. Dr. Enas Maki Abdulnassar / College of Law – University of Babylon – Member
Asst. Prof. Dr. Fatima Abdulrahim / College of Law – Al-Mustaqbal University – Member
Prof. Dr. Miri Kazem Ubaid Al-Khaikani / College of Law – University of Babylon – Member & Supervisor
The dissertation focused on the role of judicial ijtihad in interpreting and applying legal texts to achieve justice and social stability. It emphasized that the judiciary is essential for protecting rights and filling legislative gaps through interpretation, especially when other legal sources fall short. The study also highlighted the potential risks of changing judicial interpretations and their impact on the stability of rulings and legal certainty, calling for effective mechanisms to balance stability with necessary legal development.

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