C³rdoba: TRENDS Research and Advisory participated in the fifth scientific conference of the University Platform for the Study of Islam, titled Ethics and Aesthetics in Islamic Heritage, held in C³rdoba, Spain. The conference united academics and researchers from international universities and research centres.
According to Emirates News Agency, TRENDS' participation underscored its commitment to supporting comparative Islamic studies and promoting interdisciplinary approaches that integrate philosophy, theology, the arts, and the social sciences. This strategy contributes to a contemporary reading of Islamic heritage, focusing on its ethical and aesthetic aspects and their impact on identity and intercultural dialogue. It also provides intellectual tools to counter hate speech and extremism.
Representing TRENDS at the conference were Senior Researcher Hamad Al-Hosani and Dr. Wael Saleh, Advisor to the Department. The delegation engaged in sessions and discussions, moderating two academic panels.
During the discussions, TRENDS researchers shared their perspective on the conceptual link between ethics and aesthetics in Islamic thought, emphasizing that this connection is a key element in shaping the Islamic vision of humanity and the world.
The conference also marked the launch of a book resulting from the Abu Dhabi Conference 2024, organized by TRENDS in cooperation with the University Platform for the Study of Islam. The publication is a scholarly outcome of research discussions hosted in the UAE capital last year.
The book includes a collection of peer-reviewed studies analyzing the Document on Human Fraternity and its impact on relations among religions and cultures, along with practical recommendations to advance the concept of human fraternity across various fields.