War and Peace in the Law of Islam

Khadduri presents a lucid analysis of classical Islamic doctrineconcerning war and peace and its adaptation to modern conditions.Working primarily with original Muslim sources, he examines the natureof the Islamic state, Islamic law and the influence of Western law onIslam. Other chapters consider classical Muslim attitudes towardforeign policy, international trade, warfare, treaties and how thesehave developed during the twentieth century. Majid Khadduri [1909-2007] was a Professor of Middle East Studiesat the School of Advanced International Studies of The Johns HopkinsUniversity and Director of Research and Education at the Middle EastInstitute in Washington, D. C. He was the author of several books inEnglish and Arabic on Middle Eastern affairs.Contents:Fundamental Concepts of Muslim Law I Theory of the State II Nature and Sources of Law III The Muslim Law of Nations The Law of WarIV Introduction V The Doctrine of the Jihad VI Types of Jihad VII Military Methods VIII The Initiation of War IX Land Warfare X Maritime Warfare XI Spoils of War XII Termination of Fighting The Law of Peace XIII Introduction XIV Jurisdiction XV Foreigners in Muslim Territory: Harbis and Musta’mins XVI Muslims in Non-Muslim Territory XVII Status of the Dhimmis XVIII Treaties XIX Commercial Relations XX Arbitration XXI Diplomacy XXII Neutrality XXIII Epilogue Glossary of Terms Bibliography Index