Dr Oumama Hamasha participated in a major scholarly symposium held at the Faculty of Shariʿah, University of Jordan, convened under the patronage of Prince El Hassan bin Talal, which addressed a civilisational and globally significant theme focusing on zakāh and waqf and their developmental role in societies.
The symposium brought together academics and practitioners to discuss pioneering initiatives and outstanding experiences in activating the role of zakāh, not only at the level of individual communities, but across the ummah as a whole. Particular emphasis was placed on ensuring the circulation of wealth to support the poor, the needy, and vulnerable populations affected by oppression, injustice, and hardship across the Arab and Islamic world, in line with the Qurʾānic principle that wealth should not remain confined to a limited segment of society.
On the margins of the symposium, Dr Hamasha was also honoured to hold a private meeting with His Royal Highness, during which they discussed issues related to scholarly and academic production. She shared aspects of her academic journey and research experience at the Universities of Oxford and Birmingham, reflecting on the role of rigorous scholarship in addressing contemporary societal and ethical challenges.
The event underscored the importance of zakāh and waqf as sustainable mechanisms for social justice and development, and highlighted the value of dialogue between scholars, institutions, and leadership in advancing these objectives.
The symposium was organised under the leadership of Professor Abdulrahman Al-Kailani, Dean of the Faculty of Shariʿah, whose efforts in facilitating such high-level academic engagement were widely acknowledged.