Mediation as an alternative method for dispute resolution

This article highlights the most prominent alternative means of resolving disputes, namely mediation, which is an ancient system for settling disputes known to humanity since ancient times. Its rules were established and encouraged by the noble Islamic Sharia, and it has been well received by many foreign countries and some Arab countries in the modern era, imposed by the nature of life and the interests of societies.
Mediation plays an urgent and necessary role, given the reality of the judicial system, its complexities, lengthy procedures, backlog of cases, entrenched hostilities, and severed ties between different parties. Mediation preserves the interests of the parties and maintains the bonds between them, promoting social peace and serving as a catalyst for social development, economic growth, and political stability at both the local and global levels. Me.
Furthermore, the adoption of mediation has become an international approach that is addressed by international and regional legislation and organizations and stipulated in international agreements and treaties, which has contributed to framing this method and increasing the number of practitioners in light of the interest in what is known as soft justice.
Mediation is also distinguished in terms of its concept, types, and differentiation from other forms of dispute resolution. It is necessary to define its scope, procedures, and impact on social, economic, and political aspects by reviewing some applications of mediation in different systems.