Self-defense in Islamic and international law : assessing Al-Qaeda and the invasion of Iraq /

Shah, Niaz A.,

Self-defense in Islamic and international law : assessing Al-Qaeda and the invasion of Iraq / Self-defence in Islamic and international law Self-defence in Islamic and international law : Assessing Al-Qaeda and the invasion of Iraq Niaz A. Shah. - First edition. - x, 192 pages ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-190) and index.

Self-defense in Islamic law -- Al-Qaeda, the Koran and politics of terrorism -- Self-defense in international law -- Legality of Iraq invasion -- Self-defense in Islamic and international law : a comparison.

"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. Introduction PART I Self-defense in Islamic Law Al-Qaeda, the Koran and Politics of Terrorism PART II Self-defense in International Law Legality of Iraq Invasion 2003 PART III Self-defence in Islamic and International Law: A Comparison Conclusion NIAZ A. SHAH received his PhD from Queen's University, Belfast, UK and a Certificate in International Human Rights Law from University of Nottingham."--Publisher's website.

0230606180 9780230606180

2007039539


Qaida (Organization)


Self-defense (International law)
Self-defense (Islamic law)
Iraq War, 2003-2011.
Terrorism.

KZ4043 / .S45 2008

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