Self-defense in Islamic and International Law : Assessing Al-Qaeda and the Invasion of Iraq

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. 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 Shah 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 not meet the 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 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 Front Matter....Pages i-xiii Introduction....Pages 1-9 Front Matter....Pages 11-11 Self-defense in Islamic Law....Pages 13-45 Al-Qaeda, the Koran, and Politics of Terrorism....Pages 47-83 Front Matter....Pages 85-85 Self-defense in International Law....Pages 87-119 Legality of Iraq Invasion....Pages 121-159 Front Matter....Pages 161-161 Self-defense in Islamic and International Law....Pages 163-172 Conclusion....Pages 173-178 Back Matter....Pages 179-192