The Law of War and Peace in Islam

Description

The Law of War and Peace in Islam: Causes and Conduct of Jihad and Non-State Islamic Actors under Islamic Law

CONTENTS

1. Islamic International Law (Siyar): An Introduction
2. The Causes of War in Islam: Infidelity or the Defense of Faith?
3. Who can Declare Jihad: The Head of a Muslim State or a Jihadi Group within a Muslim State?
4. The Law of Treaty in Islam in Relation to War and Peace
5. The Protection of Civilians in War: Non-combatant Immunity in Islamic Law
6. The Protection of Prisoners of War in Islam
7. The Prophet (Peace be Upon Him)’s Merciful Reforms in the Conduct of War: The Prohibited Acts
8. Suicide Attacks: Martyrdom Operations or Acts of Perfidy?
9. Compatibility between Anti-terrorism Legislation and Shari’ah
10. The Code of Conduct for the Fighters or the “Laihah for the Mujahidin’: (Mis) interpreting Humanitarian Rules

ABOUT THE BOOK

The concept of Jihad has been the subject of vigorous academic writings since deadly attacks of September 11. Literature on Jihad in most cases suggests that the phenomenon has been misunderstood and distorted. The self-declared jihadi organizations, or non-State Islamic actors, have abused the doctrine of jihad. The perception about Jihad of a common man is mainly shaped by the actions of jihadi organizations such as al-Qa’ida, Daish and Boko Haram etc. the principles of Islamic Law play a less significant role in the making of perception of a lay man. This work is a serious attempt to thoroughly discuss the causes of was in Islam, the authority of a Muslim state to declare Jihad, the illegality of private Jihad, the insistence to protect lives and properties of the non-combatants, and the rights of the prisoners of war under Islamic Law. The book also mentions key postulates of Islamic Law regarding terrorism and counter terrorism legislation.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Munir received his PhD from the University of Karachi. Currently he is Vice President Administration, Finance, and Planning at the International Islamic University, Islamabad. He is Professor of Law at the Department of Law. Preciously he served as Director General Shariah Academy at the same University. He has authored over 40 Journal articles on jurisprudence, Islamic jus in bello, Muslim family law, human rights, and on various issues within Pakistani legal system. Some of his articles are translated into Arabic, Urdu, Turkish, Persian, and Malay languages.