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English In the presence of the Dean of the College of Education for Human Sciences, Professor Dr. Farhad Aziz Mohieddin, and a large presence of professors and specialists in the field of Qur’anic sciences, law, psychological and educational sciences, and students, the Continuing Education Division, in cooperation with the Women’s Empowerment Unit, organized a scientific symposium entitled “Cosmetic surgeries between Sharia, law and society” in Dated 3/12/2024, and it was delivered by Prof. Dr. Kamel Abdel Qader Hussein, Prof. Dr. Fadila Hassan Khalaf, and Prof. Dr. Shalal Awad Salim.
The symposium discussed plastic surgery as one of the phenomena that has witnessed wide spread in modern societies, as these operations have become an integral part of the image of beauty and self-confidence for many. However, plastic surgery raises many questions among people and raises discussions about its legality, legitimacy, and impact on society. .
As for the legal aspect, opinions differ regarding its legality, as some Sunnahs prohibit it due to the change in creation that God established, while others allow it provided that it is for simple medical or cosmetic reasons.
In this context, the law intervenes in some countries to regulate cosmetic surgeries and ensure the patient’s safety and his right to obtain adequate information and free consent before undergoing these surgeries. Sometimes, the law has the final say in cases of aesthetic surgeries that may affect the patient’s psychological or physical health.
As for society, the spread of plastic surgery has affected people’s perceptions of beauty and self-confidence, and although these operations may positively affect some people and increase their self-confidence, they may lead to enhancing certain beauty standards and highlighting deformities. Which the human body lacks.
The symposium enjoyed the participation of distinguished experts and professors, as various aspects and diverse opinions about plastic surgery and its impact on the individual and society were discussed and discussed.
Among the suggestions and recommendations that were adopted during the symposium was the need to educate society about the psychological and health risks of plastic surgery, in addition to tightening oversight and specific legislation to limit illegal operations and ensure patient safety.
His Excellency praised the topics raised and the high level of discussion and exchanges during the symposium, and called for encouraging more scientific discussion on this important issue and organizing other educational activities to enhance public awareness
