Self-defense in Islamic and International Law

The book argues that the concept of self-defense in Islamic and International law is compatible. Al-Qaeda's declaration of Jihad does not meet the Islamic legal test. Similarly, the invasion of Iraq does meet the international legal test.

Autorentext
NIAZ A. SHAH received his PhD from Queen's University, Belfast, UK and a Certificate in International Human Rights Law from University of Nottingham.

Inhalt
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