Palestine and Jerusalem, which have had great importance from history to today, are known as an indispensable settlement for three significant religions since the pre-Islamic period. The region draws attention to the fact that it harbors sacred structures such as the Temple of Solomon and the Church of the Apocalypse and that the prophets mentioned in the Qur'an lived here or passed through these lands.Palestine and Jerusalem, which have had great importance from history to today, are known as an indispensable settlement for three significant religions since the pre-Islamic period. The region draws attention to the fact that it harbors sacred structures such as the Temple of Solomon and the Church of the Apocalypse and that the prophets mentioned in the Qur'an lived here or passed through these lands.
The Muslims conquered this region during the reign of Hz. Ömer fell into the hands of Christians as a result of the Crusades that started in 1096 but was brought back under the rule of Muslims by Saladin Ayyubî in 1187. Palestine, which later came under the sovereignty of the Mamluks and the Ottoman Empire, is considered sacred for Jews as the 'promised land,' for Christians as the place where Jesus Christ was born and preached, and for Muslims as the place of ascension from Masjid al-Haram to Masjid al-Aqsa.
Today, Palestine is not only an inter-state issue between the State of Palestine and Israel but also continues to be discussed as a religious issue between Jews and Muslims. Peace in the region is seen as possible only if Palestine becomes a fully independent state and Israel withdraws from the occupied territories. The Gaza-based attacks that started on 7 October 2023 have reached the level of genocide and have also affected Lebanon and Syria.
The symposium to be organized in this context aims to contribute to the problem from different perspectives from the academic world and to make a note in history. The seminar will discuss many topics, from the historical importance of Palestine and Jerusalem to the region's political, military, social, and religious developments.
The symposium aims to present an academic perspective on the Palestinian issue.
Among the objectives of the symposium are to evaluate the Palestinian issue from an academic point of view, to carry out studies on the sanctity of Jerusalem, and to bring the studies on this issue to light. In addition, introducing the socio-cultural structure of Palestine, introducing essential scholars and thinkers who grew up in these lands, and discussing interfaith developments in the region are also among the symposium's aims.
This event also aims to contribute to the widespread awareness that the Palestinian issue is a common issue in the Muslim world.
The acceptance of papers for the VIIIth International Sheikh Shaʿbān al-Walī Symposium to be held on 15-16 May has started.
