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The Law of War and Peace in Islam: Causes and Conduct of Jihad and Non-State Islamic Actors under Islamic Law
| Author: | Munir, Muhammad | |
| Year: | 2018 | |
| Pages: | 584 | |
| ISBN: | 1-4955-0649-5 978-1-4955-0649-9 | |
| Price: | $319.95 | |
The concept of jihad has been the subject of vigorous academic writings since 9/11. 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. Consequently, a common man's perception of Islam is to judge it to a large extent through his view of actions of the non-State Islamic actors such as al-Qa'ida, Daish, Boko Haram, or local jihadists organizations such as the Taliban rather than by the principles of Islamic law.
Reviews
"[A] book such as this is so important to remind whoever wants to be reminded of the limitations on the use of force under Islamic law. Professor Munir follows a classic approach to Islamic law, always careful and cautious to remain within the mainstream of Sunni thought in the Hanafi tradition. His book is an important addition to the literature on the subject and it will hopefully contribute to a better understanding of Islamic law, at least to English reading audiences."
Professor Emeritus M. Cherif Bassiouni,
DePaul University
"What distinguishes this work from all the others is its all-embracing approach and depth of its analysis. The author's profound knowledge of the Islamic law and his command in the Arabic, Urdu and English languages, combined with his conspicuous capability of penetrating into the difficult Islamic legal texts that have resulted in a scholarly text of high international standard."
Professor Said Mahmoudi,
Stockholm Universitet
Professor Emeritus M. Cherif Bassiouni,
DePaul University
"What distinguishes this work from all the others is its all-embracing approach and depth of its analysis. The author's profound knowledge of the Islamic law and his command in the Arabic, Urdu and English languages, combined with his conspicuous capability of penetrating into the difficult Islamic legal texts that have resulted in a scholarly text of high international standard."
Professor Said Mahmoudi,
Stockholm Universitet
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Foreword by M. Cherif Bassiouni
Introduction
Chapter 1: Islamic International Law (Siyar): an Introduction
Chapter 2: The Causes of War in Islam: Infidelity or the Defence of Faith
Chapter 3: Who can Declare Jihad: The Head of of a Muslim State or a Jihadi Group within a Muslim State?
Chapter 4: The Law of Treaty in Islam in Relation to War and Peace
Chapter 5: The Protection of Civilians in War: Non-Combatant Immunity in Islamic Law
Chapter 6: The Protection of Prisoners of War in Islam
Chapter 7: The Prophet (peace be with him)'s Merciful Reforms in the Conduct of War: Prohibited Acts
Chapter 8: Suicide Attacks: Martyrdom Operations or Acts of Perfidy
Chapter 9: Compatibility between Anti-terrorism Legislation and Shari'ah
Chapter 10: The Code of Conduct for the Fighters or the 'La'ihah for Mujahidin': (Mis)interpreting Humanitarian Rules
Chapter 11: Epilogue
Bibliography
Index
Foreword by M. Cherif Bassiouni
Introduction
Chapter 1: Islamic International Law (Siyar): an Introduction
Chapter 2: The Causes of War in Islam: Infidelity or the Defence of Faith
Chapter 3: Who can Declare Jihad: The Head of of a Muslim State or a Jihadi Group within a Muslim State?
Chapter 4: The Law of Treaty in Islam in Relation to War and Peace
Chapter 5: The Protection of Civilians in War: Non-Combatant Immunity in Islamic Law
Chapter 6: The Protection of Prisoners of War in Islam
Chapter 7: The Prophet (peace be with him)'s Merciful Reforms in the Conduct of War: Prohibited Acts
Chapter 8: Suicide Attacks: Martyrdom Operations or Acts of Perfidy
Chapter 9: Compatibility between Anti-terrorism Legislation and Shari'ah
Chapter 10: The Code of Conduct for the Fighters or the 'La'ihah for Mujahidin': (Mis)interpreting Humanitarian Rules
Chapter 11: Epilogue
Bibliography
Index