The Night of the 15th of Sha'ban: Value Dimensions in Light of the Sustainable Development Goals

2026-02-01

Assistant Instructor Abdul Kareem Ali Abdullah Al-Qaisi

Upper Euphrates Center for Sustainable Development Research - University of Anbar

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is not limited to technical and administrative contexts, but is a civilizational path that is based in its essence on building the human being and establishing a value system that governs his behavior; Hence, Islamic law, with its ethical teachings, emerges as a fundamental starting point in preparing individuals capable of achieving stability, since the sustainability of societies is not achieved through material means alone, but rather through refining character and reforming human behavior.

The night of the 15th of Sha'ban is an annual spiritual milestone with profound moral and social significance. Its importance lies in purifying human relationships from the causes of conflict, thus making it a moral force that supports social peace. This meaning is clearly illustrated in the noble Prophetic tradition: "Allah looks upon His creation on the night of the 15th of Sha'ban and forgives all of His creation except for the polytheist and the one who harbors enmity."

This text reveals the danger of "hatred" as a major obstacle to stability and a fuel for conflicts that undermine the foundations of justice. This directly links it to Sustainable Development Goal 16 (peace, justice, and strong institutions). Societies that reject hatred are better able to reduce violence, establish the rule of law, and strengthen trust in institutions.

The Hadeeth of this discussion is also closely connected to Sustainable Development Goal 17 (partnerships for the goals). Successful partnerships require an ethical climate built on trust and good faith. Clearing the air of animosity is the foundation that enables individuals and institutions to work together and transform conflict into constructive cooperation that serves the common good.

Successful partnerships require an ethical climate based on trust and goodwill. Based on this, the most prominent duty on this night is to “reconcile differences,” due to its direct impact on strengthening the social bonds necessary to activate development partnerships, while emphasizing that this approach is a value-based and educational application that invests in the ethical purposes of the legal texts and transforms them into civilized behavior. Here, the role of universities, research centers, and religious institutions emerges in consolidating these values ??and transforming them into initiatives that contribute to building a balanced human being capable of actively contributing to achieving sustainable development.

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