Islamic Jurisprudence and International Science Governance: A Comparative Analysis of Normative, Procedural, Institutional, and Outcome Compatibility

Mahmood Jawad Abu-AlShaeer; Abdulsatar Shaker Salman; Saif Saad Ahmed Ahmed; Gulsara Kuldysheva; Olesia Romanenko

doi:10.29240/jhi.v11i2.16720

Authors

Mahmood Jawad Abu-AlShaeer Al-Rafidain University College, Iraq
Abdulsatar Shaker Salman Al-Mansour University College, Iraq
Saif Saad Ahmed Ahmed Al-Turath University, Iraq
Gulsara Kuldysheva Osh State University, Kyrgyzstan
Olesia Romanenko Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29240/jhi.v11i2.16720

Keywords:

Islamic jurisprudence, international law, Maqashid al-Shari’ah, scientific governance, legal pluralism

Abstract

International science governance increasingly operates across legal systems, raising questions about the compatibility of international regulatory standards with Islamic jurisprudence. This study examines the conditions under which Islamic legal principles can inform science governance without undermining scientific freedom, institutional autonomy, individual rights, or legal certainty. Employing a comparative legal approach, the research combines doctrinal analysis, structured legal coding, secondary quantitative indicators, and longitudinal policy analysis. It examines Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia during 2010–2024, focusing on intellectual property, bioethics, environmental responsibility, data governance, research integrity, and international scientific cooperation. The findings identify four dimensions of compatibility: normative, procedural, institutional, and outcome compatibility. Normative convergence is evident in the protection of life, intellect, justice, public welfare, environmental responsibility, and research accountability. However, shared ethical objectives do not necessarily establish procedural or institutional compatibility. Conflicts arise when religious interpretations acquire binding authority without clear legal authorization, scientific expertise, procedural safeguards, or independent review. The comparative findings suggest that hybrid governance arrangements are more legally defensible when jurisprudential consultation operates alongside scientific assessment, clearly defined institutional responsibilities, and effective rights protection. The study proposes a four-dimensional compatibility framework that distinguishes ethical convergence from enforceable legal integration. It concludes that Islamic jurisprudence can contribute to international science governance through transparent legal reasoning, institutional accountability, and proportionate regulatory arrangements rather than unrestricted religious oversight.

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