War and Peace in the Law of Islam by Majid Khadduri
Khadduri presents a lucid analysis of classical Islamic doctrine concerning war and peace and its adaptation to modern conditions. Working primarily with original Muslim sources, he examines the nature of the Islamic state, Islamic law and the influence of Western law on Islam. Other chapters consider classical Muslim attitudes toward foreign policy, international trade, warfare, treaties and how these have developed during the twentieth century. Majid Khadduri 1909-2007] was a Professor of Middle East Studies at the School of Advanced International Studies of The Johns Hopkins University and Director of Research and Education at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D. C. He was the author of several books in English and Arabic on Middle Eastern affairs. Contents: Fundamental Concepts of Muslim Law I Theory of the State I Nature and Sources of Law I The Muslim Law of Nations The Law of War IV Introduction V The Doctrine of the Jihad VI Types of Jihad VI Military Methods VI The Initiation of War IX Land Warfare X Maritime Warfare XI Spoils of War XI Termination of Fighting The Law of Peace XI Introduction XIV Jurisdiction XV Foreigners in Muslim Territory: Harbis and Musta'mins XVI Muslims in Non-Muslim Territory XVI Status of the Dhimmis XVI Treaties XIX Commercial Relations X Arbitration XI Diplomacy XI Neutrality XI Epilogue Glossary of Terms Bibliography Index
Khadduri, Majid: - Majid Khadduri is Professor Emeritus of the School of Advanced International Studies of the Johns Hopkins University. Before coming to the United States in 1947 he served in the government of Iraq and, as a member of the Delegation of Iraq, participated in the San Francisco Conference which prepared the United Nations Charter.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781616190484 |
| ISBN 10 | 1616190485 |
| Title | War and Peace in the Law of Islam |
| Author | Majid Khadduri |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. |
| Year published | 2010-04-02 |
| Number of pages | 334 |
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