<p>The first working session of “<strong>AlBaraka Symposium” for Islamic economy</strong> has been launched, and<strong> the 43rd session</strong> was titled “<strong>The Authenticity of Sustainability in Islamic Economy</strong>”. The session took place in the University of Prince Mugrin bin Abdulaziz in Medina, with the participation of specialists and international experts who enriched their discussions with six main topics and more than 20 sub-topics over three days (15-17 March, 2023).</p><p>The first session was launched under the title “<strong>The Concept of Sustainability in Islamic Economy</strong>” with the participation of a number of experts in Islamic economy and Shariaah. The session was chaired by the <strong>Director of the Fatwa Department at the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai, Dr. Ahmed Al-Haddad</strong>. He stated that sustainability, which is the title of the Symposium, is something that Islam calls for in all its demands and objectives, and it has a social benefit. He also explained that “AlBaraka Symposium”, which was established by <strong>Sheikh Saleh Kamel (may his soul rest in peace)</strong> is continuous and sustainable, as his followers are carrying on his legacy. He added that the concept of sustainability in Islamic economy is based on development and serving the community, and reflects the ethics of human and religious transactions.</p><p>D<strong>r. Mohamed Karrat, professor of Fiqh of Financial Transactions, Faculty of Sharia, Fez, Morocco</strong>, presented a scientific paper that focused on the topic of “<strong>The Concept of Sustainability and Its Relationship with the Five Maqasid of Islamic Shariaah</strong>”. In that paper, he posed several questions that revolved around sustainable development and its answers through Shariaah-based evidence.</p><p><br><br></p>