Opening Editorial of the First Issue, 2017

Abstract

The Journal of Social and Human Sciences advances with careful and purposeful steps, seeking to make a genuine contribution to the dissemination of culture and awareness among citizens across all social groups and intellectual levels. Despite the difficult circumstances and the many obstacles that tend to pull backward, the Journal strives to move culture and thought forward. Its firm belief in its true role in promoting awareness, culture, and intellectual development inspires it to persist with determination, to continue giving, and to resume its activities—building upon a legacy that extends for more than half a century. Over the years, the Journal has contributed to the dissemination of intellectual, scientific, cultural, educational, and social research. It has opened wide horizons of knowledge for scholars and researchers, providing substantial support in advancing and spreading their work. As we hope for the continuation of this pioneering journey, we look forward to further contributions that enrich social life and strengthen the stability and cultural development of our society—making life more accessible to all, free from the obstacles that disrupt its clarity or darken its vision. In this issue, readers will encounter a selection of research and studies covering diverse fields, including education, culture, sociology, intellectual thought, economics, the interpretation and philosophy of history, as well as explorations into the foundations of Islamic legislation. These contributions are consistent with the mission of the Journal, which has long endeavored to provide students, researchers, thinkers, and all those interested in knowledge and human development in our beloved homeland with valuable intellectual resources. We continue to aspire for progress, security, and stability in this pursuit. In this regard, we invite our esteemed readers to contribute with their research, insights, and feedback, which we consider to be essential elements in sustaining the activities of this Journal. Indeed, their intellectual and scholarly input represents the true nourishment that enables the Journal to continue generating thought, culture, knowledge, and scientific advancement.