TY  - BOOK
AU  - Shah,Niaz A.
TI  - Self-defense in Islamic and international law: assessing Al-Qaeda and the invasion of Iraq 
SN  - 0230606180
AV  - KZ4043 .S45 2008
U1  - 341.6 22
PY  - 2008///
CY  - New York
PB  - Palgrave MacMillan
KW  - Qaida (Organization)
KW  - Self-defense (International law)
KW  - Self-defense (Islamic law)
KW  - Iraq War, 2003-2011
KW  - Terrorism
N1  - 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
N2  - "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
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0812/2007039539-b.html
ER  -