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on the Islamic rules of war

Date: February 25, 2003 | 23 Dhu-l-Hijjah 1423 Hijriah
Blog: veiled4allah
Subjects: fiqh, jihad
Brother Thebit of A Muslim Under Progress has provided an excellent summary of the rules of jihad in Islam. The unique twist to his post is a discussion of a special authority that was granted to the Prophet (sAas) and his Companions in regard to jihad. I believe that this is based on the work of scholars such as Moiz Amjad and others.

On a related note, I recently came across an article called Battlefield Ethics, Peace Talks, Treaties, and Pacifism in the Jewish Tradition. As far as I can tell from my first reading, Jewish law approaches the question of war in a very similar way to how Islamic law approaches it. Perhaps a comparison to the Jewish rules of war would be helpful towards understanding the Islamic rules of war.
~ Posted by Al-Muhajabah, a member of the reality-based community, at 06:25 PM

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~ Posted at February 26, 2003 01:04 AM | Comment Permalink
Kobi Haron said: Total comments: 2  

The Jewish laws regarding warfare were established by scholars who have had no direct experience fighting, conducting warfare or participating in political decision making, this as opposed to other branches of law such as business, dietary laws etc in which such scholars have had direct experience. The practicality of their rulings should be evaluated accordingly.

~ Posted at February 26, 2003 02:16 PM | Comment Permalink
moderator Al-Munaqabah said: Total comments: 996   gold stargold stargold stargold stargold star

Interesting point, Kobi. I expect the same is probably true of Islamic scholars as well. But I hope this article at least provides the starting point for a discussion or comparison or whatever, God willing.

~ Posted at February 27, 2003 12:49 AM | Comment Permalink
Thebit said: Total comments: 26   gold stargold star

Salaam `alaykum

Thank you for your comments.

Part II was actually based on the writings of the teacher of Moiz Amjad, Javed Ahmad Ghamidi. Ghamidi's works have been translated into English by the Pakistani Islamic journal, Renaissance (also published online).

Regards

Salaam `alaykum

~ Posted at February 27, 2003 02:36 AM | Comment Permalink
Khan said: Total comments: 1  

Brother Thebit made an excellent post about jihad.

~ Posted at February 27, 2003 10:33 AM | Comment Permalink
one of the top five commentors on this blog! Jonathan Edelstein said: Total comments: 91   gold stargold stargold stargold stargold star

It's a bit off-topic, but I wanted to give you a heads-up about this. I can hardly wait, and I'm not even Muslim.


~ Posted at February 28, 2003 03:56 PM | Comment Permalink
moderator Al-Munaqabah said: Total comments: 996   gold stargold stargold stargold stargold star

Re #6: Wow, that is totally cool!

blob blob blob

~ Posted at February 28, 2003 04:09 PM | Comment Permalink
darulharb said: Total comments: 61   gold stargold stargold stargold stargold star

Re: #6

So what exactly are you so excited about, Jonathan, if you're not "even" Muslim?

~ Posted at March 2, 2003 12:34 PM | Comment Permalink

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