As part of its scientific and cultural activities aimed at deepening the understanding of Islamic and educational values and their role in building individuals and society, the School of Educational Sciences at the University of Jordan hosted retired Brigadier General Dr. Enad Nazzal Al-Rukibat, an educational and security expert, for a distinguished scientific lecture titled: "Community Security in Light of Islamic Doctrine." The lecture was delivered to students enrolled in the “Islamic Concepts" course (two sections), under the supervision of Dr. Ibrahim Hammad.
Dr. Al-Rukibat began his lecture by comprehensively defining the concept of community security, explaining that it entails individuals' sense of reassurance and stability, away from fear and anxiety. He emphasized that achieving such security can only occur through genuine cooperation between individuals and the state, in an environment governed by law and ensuring social justice—where the individual's sense of fairness enhances loyalty and national belonging.
He discussed the various dimensions of community security, noting that they include political, economic, social, moral, and environmental aspects. These dimensions work together to build a society protected from threats such as crime, drugs, poverty, unemployment, extremism, rumors, and the weakened role of institutions. He called for the adoption of effective preventive and educational policies to confront these dangers.
Dr. Al-Rukibat stressed that Islamic doctrine is concerned with protecting society and safeguarding its structure through an integrated system of principles and values. This system is based on a preventive approach that focuses on developing the human being intellectually, psychologically, and behaviorally, and a corrective approach based on deterrent penalties to ensure the security and stability of society. He also reviewed the Islamic vision for developing a secure individual through intellectual development, spiritual purification, and behavioral correction that fosters both internal and external security.
Speaking about crime, he pointed out its negative effects on societal stability and the value system, warning against leniency with offenders, due to its destructive impact on community security. He called for the establishment of justice and firmness in addressing behavioral deviations.
Dr. Al-Rukibat concluded his lecture with a guiding message to the students, urging them to play their national role in protecting community security by adhering to laws, respecting institutions, rejecting rumors, preserving public property, and embodying values of loyalty and national belonging in both word and deed. He affirmed that youth are the backbone and fortified shield of the nation in facing challenges.
Dr. Al-Rukibat expressed his gratitude for the honor he received from the course's female students, considering the shield of appreciation a medal he is proud of—symbolizing the deep relationship between knowledge, belonging, and responsibility.
It is worth noting that this lecture was a valuable addition to the “Islamic Concepts" course, as Dr. Al-Rukibat successfully linked the principles of Islamic doctrine with the concepts of community security in a scientific and realistic manner, contributing to deepening the students' awareness and enhancing their understanding of the role of Islamic education in promoting societal security and stability.