Self-Defense in Islamic and International Law: Assessing Al-Qaeda and the Invasion of Iraq:Concept of self-defense in Islamic and International law is compatible.
by Niaz A Shah
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Product Code: 1266060068
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Number of Pages: 208
Binding: Hard Cover
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Edition: 24 Apr 2008
ISBN: 0230606180
ISSN: 978-0230606180
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Summary: Shah argues that the concept of self-defense in Islamic and International law is compatible. Al-Qaeda's declaration of Jihad does not meet Islamic legal test. Similarly, the invasion of Iraq does meet international legal test. Dr Shah examines those causes attributed to Islam and non-Islamic causes of terrorism and argues that the theory of 'reactive terror' provides the most plausible explanation for the so-called Islamic terrorism. The nature of conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq is changing and Muslim leaders (not including Al-Qaeda or pro Anglo-American governments) may, by consensus, declare Jihad if the occupying forces do not withdraw. Such declaration would be according to Islamic and international law.