ABSTRACT
The relationship between modern international law and Islamic law has raised many theoretical and practical questions that cannot be ignored in the contemporary study and understanding of both international law and Islamic law. The significance and relevance of this relationship in both academic and practical terms, especially after the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, is now well understood. Recent international events in particular corroborate the need for a better understanding of the relationship between contemporary international law and Islamic law and how their interaction can be explored and improved to enhance modern international relations and international law. The articles reproduced in this volume examine the issues of General Principles of International Law, International Use of Force, International Humanitarian Law, International Terrorism, International Protection of Diplomats, International Environmental and Water Law, Universality of Human Rights, Women's Rights, Rights of the Child, Rights of Religious Minorities, and State Practice. The essays have been carefully selected to reflect, as much as possible, the different Islamic perspectives on each of these aspects of international law.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|93 pages
General Principles of International Law
part II|44 pages
International Use of Force
part III|72 pages
International Humanitarian Law
part IV|29 pages
International Terrorism
part V|27 pages
International Protection of Diplomats
part VI|37 pages
International Environmental and Water Law
part VII|101 pages
Universality of Human Rights
part VIII|88 pages
Women’s Rights
part IX|72 pages
Rights of the Child
part X|42 pages
Rights of Religious Minorities
part XI|53 pages
State Practice