This video features a recorded webinar with Professor Dr. Halim Rane, a distinguished scholar of Islam and sociology of religion at Griffith University (Australia).
In this lecture, Dr. Rane examined the concept of covenants (‘ahd and mīthāq) in Islam and their central role in the Qurʾānic worldview, the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad, and the historical governance of Muslim-non-Muslim relations. Covenants served as the foundation of Islamic diplomacy, conflict resolution, and intercommunal coexistence for centuries.
The webinar also addressed the contemporary relevance of covenants and treaties in a world where justice, peace, and the rule of law are increasingly challenged. Drawing on Islamic sources and historical practice, Dr. Rane discussed how these ethical and legal frameworks can inform modern approaches to coexistence, global justice, and peace.
