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Islamic International Law (Siyar): An Introduction, Muhammad Munir Dr
Islamic International Law (Siyar): An Introduction, Muhammad Munir Dr
Dr. Muhammad Munir
This work explains the origin, sources, and evolution of Islamic international law (Siyar). It attempts to locate the role and place of Islamic International law (Siyar). It argues that Abu Hanifa was the first jurist to treat Siyar as a separate legal science and who systematically explained the rules of Siyar. This works discusses the role of Siyar within the domestic law in Pakistan. It concludes that since Islamic law is not only one of the principal legal systems in the world but also that Islam is one of the main forms of civilizations; therefore, Islamic law must be one …
Suicide Attacks And Islamic Law, Muhammad Munir Dr.
Suicide Attacks And Islamic Law, Muhammad Munir Dr.
Dr. Muhammad Munir
Suicide attacks are a recurrent feature of many conflicts. Whereas warfare heroism and martyrdom are allowed in certain circumstances in times of war, a suicide bomber might be committing at least five crimes according to Islamic law, namely killing civilians, mutilating their bodies, violating the trust of enemy soldiers and civilians, committing suicide, and destroying civilian objects or properties. The author examines such attacks from an Islamic jus in bello perspective.