Assistant Lecturer Weam Ali Khamees, from the College of Islamic Sciences at the University of Karbala, participated in the Fourth International Scientific Conference titled “Digital Technology in Supporting Scientific Research and Developing Its Methodologies Across Disciplines”, held at the University of Sulaymaniyah in cooperation with the Arab Democratic Center in Germany.

Her participation came through a research paper titled: “Modern Technology and Its Impact on Contracts and Transactions in Islamic Jurisprudence – E-Commerce as a Case Study.” The paper examined the influence of digital and technological developments on the jurisprudential formulations of contracts and commercial transactions in the modern era, especially amid the widespread shift toward digital spaces and e-commerce.

In her study, the researcher highlighted the flexibility and comprehensiveness of Islamic jurisprudence, emphasizing its ability to adapt to rapid changes and new developments in all areas of life, including technology, which has become a fundamental benchmark of progress. She noted that modern commercial transactions have undergone a profound transformation due to these advancements, necessitating a renewed examination of relevant legal rulings to ensure alignment with contemporary realities while preserving the core principles of Islamic law.

The paper concluded by stressing the importance of jurisprudential engagement with technological transformations and the need to provide clear Islamic legal perspectives on digital transactions. Such engagement, she argued, would ensure both ethical and legal regulation of these interactions while reinforcing the role of Islamic jurisprudence in addressing contemporary issues.