1) Traditional Islamic scholars believe that foreign relations in Islam are based on fighting non-Muslim states and societies, dividing the world into the "Domain of Islam" and the "Domain of War".
2) They argue that preaching Islam through both peaceful and forceful means is a religious duty of the Islamic state. According to the traditional view, verses in the Quran gradually established fighting as a principle of foreign relations.
3) However, other Islamic jurists believe that the original principle of foreign relations in Islam is peace. The article aims to re-examine the traditional assumptions and incorporate non-traditional views into a more comprehensive approach.
The Amman Message started as a detailed statement released the eve of the 27th of Ramadan 1425 AH/9th November 2004 CE by H.M. King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein in Amman, Jordan. It declares what Islam is and what it is not, and what actions represent it and what actions do not. In total, over 500 leading Muslim scholars worldwide—as can be seen from the Grand List included in this publication—unanimously endorse the Amman Message and its Three Points. This amounts to a historical, universal and unanimous religious and political consensus (ijma ') of the Ummah (religious community) of Islam in our day, and a consolidation of traditional, orthodox Islam.
Civilian Immunity in Foundational Islamic Strategic Thought, by Professor Joe...Professor Joel Hayward
This study analyses the Qur’anic revelation and the preaching and practices of the Prophet Muhammad in order to ascertain what Islam in its initial manifestation taught regarding the responsibilities of Islamic armies and warriors towards the people that we nowadays call civilians and other non-combatants. It is clear that the divine revelation and the Prophet of Islam ushered in an era of humanity during warfare exceeding that found previously in Arabia and indeed virtually anywhere in the world. Muhammad did not intend war and its ravages to involve whole communities, but, rather, to involve only the combatants, whose aggression and willingness to take up arms made them culpable and subject to armed resistance. Understanding that Allah permitted self-defense against attack, he directed warfare to the attackers, but not to the enemy force’s women, children, and elderly. Indeed, in keeping with modern international humanitarian law he forbade their deliberate targeting, unless they surrendered their rights to protection by taking part in combat. Extending this right to protection to the monks and other clergy who devoted themselves to religious practices, and then even to the kinds of property that we now call civilian infrastructure, Muhammad created a widespread environment of security that safeguarded the lives, and way of life, of most people even in warring communities. Popular misconceptions fueled by the indiscriminate atrocities of Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Boko Haram vi and other violent extremist groups are simply not based on an unbiased reading of the historical evidence. That evidence tells a totally different story to theirs: of a close compatibility between the early Islamic practices under the Prophet Muhammad’s direction and the ethical code of civilian immunity embedded within western Just War theory and international humanitarian law. Aside from the combatants, Muslims were not to kill or otherwise harm the innocent and they were not to destroy their homes, infrastructure or means of survival.
The Amman Message started as a detailed statement released the eve of the 27th of Ramadan 1425 AH/9th November 2004 CE by H.M. King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein in Amman, Jordan. It declares what Islam is and what it is not, and what actions represent it and what actions do not. In total, over 500 leading Muslim scholars worldwide—as can be seen from the Grand List included in this publication—unanimously endorse the Amman Message and its Three Points. This amounts to a historical, universal and unanimous religious and political consensus (ijma ') of the Ummah (religious community) of Islam in our day, and a consolidation of traditional, orthodox Islam.
Civilian Immunity in Foundational Islamic Strategic Thought, by Professor Joe...Professor Joel Hayward
This study analyses the Qur’anic revelation and the preaching and practices of the Prophet Muhammad in order to ascertain what Islam in its initial manifestation taught regarding the responsibilities of Islamic armies and warriors towards the people that we nowadays call civilians and other non-combatants. It is clear that the divine revelation and the Prophet of Islam ushered in an era of humanity during warfare exceeding that found previously in Arabia and indeed virtually anywhere in the world. Muhammad did not intend war and its ravages to involve whole communities, but, rather, to involve only the combatants, whose aggression and willingness to take up arms made them culpable and subject to armed resistance. Understanding that Allah permitted self-defense against attack, he directed warfare to the attackers, but not to the enemy force’s women, children, and elderly. Indeed, in keeping with modern international humanitarian law he forbade their deliberate targeting, unless they surrendered their rights to protection by taking part in combat. Extending this right to protection to the monks and other clergy who devoted themselves to religious practices, and then even to the kinds of property that we now call civilian infrastructure, Muhammad created a widespread environment of security that safeguarded the lives, and way of life, of most people even in warring communities. Popular misconceptions fueled by the indiscriminate atrocities of Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Boko Haram vi and other violent extremist groups are simply not based on an unbiased reading of the historical evidence. That evidence tells a totally different story to theirs: of a close compatibility between the early Islamic practices under the Prophet Muhammad’s direction and the ethical code of civilian immunity embedded within western Just War theory and international humanitarian law. Aside from the combatants, Muslims were not to kill or otherwise harm the innocent and they were not to destroy their homes, infrastructure or means of survival.
Justly Balanced Community: Concept, Principles and Aimsijtsrd
All the teachings which Islam gives and instructs are in full conformity with the human nature. They are applicable in all situations and circumstances. There is no excesses or deficiencies found in them. One who acts according to the teachings of Islam is basically acting according to what nature demands of him. Thus in this way, he is fulfilling the genuine demands of the nature on the one hand, and is simultaneously gaining the pleasure of the Lord of the universe on the other hand. The present paper deals with the explanation of how Islam and its principles steer clear of the extremes in all matters of human life. Many examples have been cited to illustrate how the teachings of Islam are free from all kinds of excesses and deficiencies. Light is also thrown on the importance of justly balanced community; its principles, aims, duties, objectives and purpose. Dr. Burhan Rashid"Justly Balanced Community: Concept, Principles and Aims" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-4 , June 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd15670.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/social-science/15670/justly-balanced-community-concept-principles-and-aims/dr-burhan-rashid
I M AN O LEVEL ISLAMIYAT SUBJECT SPECIALIST SINCE 1998.
STUDENTS CAN ASK ANY QUESTION ABOUT ANY TOPIC OF CIE SYLLABUS.THEY CAN ALSO ASK FOR CHAPTER WISE BEST NOTES FOR 2058/01 AND 2058/02.
This Presentation is about the introduction of International Relation, the subject matter of IR, It's historical and institutional evolution and nature of IR.
The purpose of this case study is to understand the importance of job analysis for an effective work delivery and most importantly an appropriate appraisal system. While the outcome of any job analysis has two main components - job description and job specification - its understanding has far reaching implications in an organizational context in general and HR Departments in particular. Describing the HR issues faced by Anoop Singh, Aditya Sharma, Pooja Thakur and Sarika Bakshi (AAPS) - professionals working with different organizations - the case study explains how the four faced problems due to missing or inappropriate job analysis. Did all the problems arise due to erroneous job analysis? The case study shows the impact of job analysis on important HR decisions such as recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, job evaluation (wage and salary decisions) and the training requirements. This case study can be used to highlight how a seemingly theoretical and an unimportant HR practice like job analysis could deeply impact several other allied HR decisions. This case study can be suitably used to teach the concept of Job Analysis and the allied concepts (like job description, job specification and performance appraisal) in Human Resource Management course.
Justly Balanced Community: Concept, Principles and Aimsijtsrd
All the teachings which Islam gives and instructs are in full conformity with the human nature. They are applicable in all situations and circumstances. There is no excesses or deficiencies found in them. One who acts according to the teachings of Islam is basically acting according to what nature demands of him. Thus in this way, he is fulfilling the genuine demands of the nature on the one hand, and is simultaneously gaining the pleasure of the Lord of the universe on the other hand. The present paper deals with the explanation of how Islam and its principles steer clear of the extremes in all matters of human life. Many examples have been cited to illustrate how the teachings of Islam are free from all kinds of excesses and deficiencies. Light is also thrown on the importance of justly balanced community; its principles, aims, duties, objectives and purpose. Dr. Burhan Rashid"Justly Balanced Community: Concept, Principles and Aims" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-4 , June 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd15670.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/social-science/15670/justly-balanced-community-concept-principles-and-aims/dr-burhan-rashid
I M AN O LEVEL ISLAMIYAT SUBJECT SPECIALIST SINCE 1998.
STUDENTS CAN ASK ANY QUESTION ABOUT ANY TOPIC OF CIE SYLLABUS.THEY CAN ALSO ASK FOR CHAPTER WISE BEST NOTES FOR 2058/01 AND 2058/02.
This Presentation is about the introduction of International Relation, the subject matter of IR, It's historical and institutional evolution and nature of IR.
The purpose of this case study is to understand the importance of job analysis for an effective work delivery and most importantly an appropriate appraisal system. While the outcome of any job analysis has two main components - job description and job specification - its understanding has far reaching implications in an organizational context in general and HR Departments in particular. Describing the HR issues faced by Anoop Singh, Aditya Sharma, Pooja Thakur and Sarika Bakshi (AAPS) - professionals working with different organizations - the case study explains how the four faced problems due to missing or inappropriate job analysis. Did all the problems arise due to erroneous job analysis? The case study shows the impact of job analysis on important HR decisions such as recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, job evaluation (wage and salary decisions) and the training requirements. This case study can be used to highlight how a seemingly theoretical and an unimportant HR practice like job analysis could deeply impact several other allied HR decisions. This case study can be suitably used to teach the concept of Job Analysis and the allied concepts (like job description, job specification and performance appraisal) in Human Resource Management course.
Justice, Jihad and Duty: The Qur’anic Concept of Armed Conflict, by Professo...Professor Joel Hayward
The Qur’an is among the most widely read books on earth, yet it is also commonly misunderstood and misquoted. Islam’s critics say that it contains exhortations of violence against non-Muslims and a concept of war that is far more unbridled and indiscriminate than the western Just War theory. This study is not a general overview or critique of the Islamic laws of war, which are the varied and sometimes contradictory opinions of medieval Islamic jurists ― mainly from the ninth to thirteenth centuries CE. Instead, this study analyses only the Qur’anic text itself and, by putting its verses into historical context, attempts to explain its codes of conduct in order to determine what it actually requires or permits Muslims to do in terms of the use of military force. It concludes that the Qur’an is clear: Muslims must not undertake offensive violence and are instructed, if defensive warfare should become unavoidable, always to act within a code of ethical behavior that is closely similar to the western Just War tradition. This study attempts to dispel any misperceptions that Islam’s holy book advocates the subjugation or killing of non-Muslims and reveals that, on the contrary, its key and unequivocal concepts governing warfare are based on justice and a profound belief in the sanctity of human life.
The Qur’an is among the most widely read books on earth, yet it is also commonly misunderstood and misquoted. Islam’s critics say that it contains exhortations of violence against non-Muslims and a concept of war that is far more unbridled and indiscriminate than the western Just War theory.
This study is not a general overview or critique of the Islamic laws of war, which are the varied and sometimes contradictory opinions of medieval Islamic jurists ― mainly from the ninth to thirteenth centuries CE. Instead, this study analyses only the Qur’anic text itself and, by putting its verses into historical context, attempts to explain its codes of conduct in order to determine what it actually requires or permits Muslims to do in terms of the use of military force.
It concludes that the Qur’an is clear: Muslims must not undertake offensive violence and are instructed, if defensive warfare should become unavoidable, always to act within a code of ethical behavior that is closely similar to the western Just War tradition. This study attempts to dispel any misperceptions that Islam’s holy book advocates the subjugation or killing of non-Muslims and reveals that, on the contrary, its key and unequivocal concepts governing warfare are based on justice and a profound belief in the sanctity of human life.
If Islam Means Peace, Why Is Much Of Its Theology Soaked In Hatred, Humiliati...Islamic Religion
Around the world joined the so-called Islamic State’s war against humanity has puzzled many. How could a peaceful, pluralistic religion be subverted so easily to create inhuman monsters?
War and Peace in the life of the prophet muhammad (saw) by zakaria bashierdocsforu
war and Peace in the Life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), seeks
to bring into sharper focus the relevance of the Prophet’s exemplary life in our
times In doing so, the misperception is allayed that Islam is inextricably linked with violence. That Islam preaches and practises the ideals of peaceful coexistence and
freedom of faith is brought home with reference to the elucidation of the Qur’anic
verses which allow’ Muslims to wage war, if necessary. The same truth is illustrated
bs analyzing the Prophet’s conduct in war and his measures for ensuring peace. All
the maior battles in the early history of Islam are studied in the wider context of
Islamic teachings on war and peace .
Zakaria Bashier (b. 1940) obtained his BA and M.Litt. in Philosophy from the
f’niversitites of Khartoum, Sudan and Durham, UK respectively, and his PhD on
Islamic Philosophy from the University of Pittsburgh, USA. Apart from holding
faculty positions at the universities of Sudan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, he had also
been the Vice Chancellor of the University of Juba, Sudan. Presently he is Visiting
Professor at the Markfield Institute of Higher Education, Leicester, UK. He has to
his credit 14 books in Arabic and 8 in English, besides scores of articles in Journals
on a wide range of topics related to Islamic Studies. The present work concludes
the series of his books on Sira; the earlier titles being Life of the Prophet in Makkah,
Hijra: Story and Significance and Sunshine at Madina all published by the Islamic
Foundation, Leicester, UK.
Some religious scholars and leaders’ link radicalism or jihadists’ tendencies to Islam and Muhammad, though speeches of hate and deviant behavior remains evident at the international and regional level, this paper deconstructs traditional narratives of both jihad and just war, and exposes the new hermeneutics for contemporary times. It examines a portion of the complex early history of jihad in Islam as well as just war in order to reconstruct the conceptual framework of extremism or religious fundamentalist’s torts and deviant tendencies.
Islamic Principles of War for the Twenty-first Century, by Professor Joel Hay...Professor Joel Hayward
Almost all western and other developed states use Principles of War as guiding ideas for military practitioners (especially those who serve at the operational and tactical levels) on how best to use combat power in order to gain maximum advantage. These Principles of War are virtually ubiquitous in cadet and officer colleges and in doctrine manuals. Islamic law, on the other hand, has nothing comparable, and least nothing from the modern world. It has always seriously and proactively engaged with ideas about how to ensure that war is fought for morally just causes. Yet, since the medieval period, Islam has not updated its thoughts on what principles might best enhance combat effectiveness in order to win battles and wars with the maximum effectiveness, the minimum use of force and the minimum likelihood of harm to the innocent. This study investigates whether one can draw such principles from the Qur’an and the life of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad that might serve as guidelines for Islamic armed forces in the twenty-first century, an era dominated by careless disregard for human life and by what is euphemistically called Collateral Damage. Within the earliest extant Arabic sources, this study identifies nine principles—these being Virtuous Objective, Legitimacy, Unity of Command and Effort, Consultative Decision-Making, Offensive Action, Defensive Security, Morale, Restraint, and Deception—that were integral in the warfighting of the Prophet. The author hopes that the analysis might, if widely read in the right circles, prompt further thought and research within Islamic states and their militaries so that something like an agreed set of Islamic Principles of War could eventually emerge and be of utility.
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In a May 9, 2024 paper, Juri Opitz from the University of Zurich, along with Shira Wein and Nathan Schneider form Georgetown University, discussed the importance of linguistic expertise in natural language processing (NLP) in an era dominated by large language models (LLMs).
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C5 - International Relation Theory
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Rethinking International Relations Theory in Islam: Toward a More Adequate Approach
Mohammad Abo-Kazleh
The legal foundation of foreign relations in Islam is based on Sharīy’ah. The original sources of
Sharīy’ah are the Quran and the Prophetic traditions (Sunnah). Derived from Sharīy’ah is the
Fiqh or Islamic jurisprudence which covers the myriad of problems and issues that arise in the
course of man’s life. (al-Mawdūdī, 2002) Among the main issues which the contemporary
Islamic jurisprudence attempt to deal with are foreign relations in Islam. Muslim jurists have
developed different opinions about the organizing principle of foreign relations in Islam. Some
(hereafter referred to as traditionalists) who were influenced by the realistic tendency of Islamic
state, particularly during the periods of Conquest, believe that foreign relations in Islam
originally depend on the attitude of non-Muslim groups or states toward Islam and Muslims.
Therefore, the basis of foreign relations of Islamic state is fight, but under certain conditions. In
contrast, other jurists (hereafter referred to as pacifists or non-traditionalists) believe that the
origin of foreign relations in Islam is peace, because the Quran unambiguously states “there is
no compulsion in religion.”(2: 256) Accordingly, the principle of war advocated by
traditionalists is, non-traditionalists believe, not compatible with this unrelenting Quranic rule.
The differences over the original principle of foreign relations in Islam are usually attributed to
the fact that exegetes of the Quran most often diverge in their approach to analyze and
understand the related Quranic verses, and this create a dilemma in Islamic jurisprudence. The
problem is complicated because proponents of both approaches depend on Quranic verses to
justify their claims. That is why there is a need to rethink international relations theory in Islam
2. Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations, Vol. 5, No.4, Winter 2006 42
and to develop a more adequate approach through which peaceful and cooperative relations
between Muslim and non-Muslim societies are perceived. The purpose of this paper is to deal
with this issue through (1) examining the main assumptions of traditional theory, (2)
investigating their validity; and (2) incorporating non-traditional opinions into a more cohesive
approach as an alternative.
I. Traditionalism and War Theory
Traditionalism was the dominant approach of foreign relations in Islam because it provided the
most powerful explanations for the state of Jihad, which was the regular condition of life during
the period of Islamic Conquests. As an image of foreign relations in Islamic literature,
traditionalism is based on two main assumptions. Firstly, the world is divided into two parts:
bode of Islam and bode of war. Fight is the governing principle between these domains. Second,
preaching Islam is the main goal of the Islamic state (historically caliphate state). This goal
should be pursued initially by inviting people to Islam by wisdom and beautiful preaching, (16:
125) (al-Nasffi, 2/276; al-Kashshāf, 1/672)) and by force if absolutely necessary. (9: 5) (ash-
Shawkānī, 2/489) Therefore, disbelief in itself is, traditionalists argue, a justification to fight
unbeliever enemies. In this context, traditionalists distinguish between atheists or pagans and the
people of the Book, Jews and Christians.
1. Division of the World
Traditionalists have divided the world into two parts: Dar al-Islam or the Domain of peace, and
Dar al-Harb or the Domain of war. (Az-Zahrānī, 1/8) The Domain of peace refers to territories
where Islam dominates, submission to God is observed, and peace and tranquility reign. By
contrast, the Domain of war refers to the regions where Islam does not dominate, or territories
under the hegemony of unbelievers, which is on terms of active or potential belligerency with the
Domain of Islam, and presumably hostile to the Muslims living in its domain. (Abu Sulaimān,
1993: 79-80; Zāhid, 1998) The concept of Dar Al-Harb was first introduced in the Fiqh Hanafī.
According to Abu Hanīfah, a territory becomes a Dar Al-Islam if: (a) Muslims are able to enjoy
peace and security; and (b) it has common frontiers with some Muslim countries (other Dar Al-
Islam). (Assarkhasī, (b) 10/114; Azuhailī, 1962: 192-196; al-Qardāwī, 2005)
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In view of that, the Domain of war is separated from the Domain of Islam by the nature of the
governments which have control over a territory. A Muslim-majority nation not ruled by Islamic
law is still, traditionalists believe, bode of war, while a Muslim-minority nation ruled by Islamic
law could qualify as being a part of bode of Islam. (al-Kāsānī, 7/131;) In other words, the basic
difference between the two Domains was the rule of law in the former and the lawlessness in the
latter. So it is a Domain of Islam wherever Muslims’ lives and properties are legally safe and
they are legally allowed to follow their religion. A place is not a Domain of Islam where
Muslims’ lives, property and faith are not safe although its ruler may be a Muslim. (as-Sarkhasī,
5/2197; Ibnu al-Qayim, 1/366)
2. Preaching Islam as Religious Duty
Traditionalists argue that inviting peoples to Islam is a religious duty the Islamic state should
perform because Islam is a universal religion. Therefore, Muslims are expected to bring God’s
will and Islam as the last divine religion to all human beings, by force if absolutely necessary,
and attempts by the regions in the bode of war, means governments not individuals, to resist or
fight back must be met with a similar amount of force until “the word of God is exalted to the
heights.” (9: 40) (Ibn Kathīr, 1983a: 308-310; 331-337; al-Māwirdī, 1978: 39) Traditionalists
usually refer to the idea of nasikh and mansukh or abrogation to justify their position. This idea
arises when one verse appears contradictory to another and is abrogated (where one verse takes
precedence over another earlier revealed verse). (Shatta, 1996: 135) They argue that the related
Quranic verses have treated the issue of foreign relations in Islam gradually. This gradualness
passed through four stages and as an effect the organizing principle of the relations between
Muslims and non-Muslims reached a status of persistence and therefore Jihad becomes a general
principle the state should perform. (Ibn Arabī, 1957b: 302; 1957c: 1284-1287; al-Qurtubī,
1976b: 73; Ibnu Taymiyah, 1983: 102-105). During the first period of Quranic revelation and
while Muhammad was in Mecca, jihad referred essentially to nonviolent and personal struggle.
In this stage, fighting was not allowed under any circumstance, because Muslims were minority
and weak in Mecca, while Quraish and other enemies were stronger in all terms. Muslims
therefore were commanded to use peaceful means in their interactions with the pagans and not to
fight or use violence even in case of self-defense. Indeed, they were ordered “to forgive and
overlook their enemies until God reveals His command.” (2: 109) (Ibn Khathīr, 1/212) (See also
4. Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations, Vol. 5, No.4, Winter 2006 44
15: 93, 85) In the second stage, and following the Prophet’s migration from Mecca to Medina in
622, and the establishment of an Islamic state, the Quran began incorporating the word qitāl
(fighting or warfare) and fighting in self-defense was sanctioned by the Qur'an: “To those
against whom war is made, permission is given (to fight), because they are wronged; and verily,
God is Most Powerful for their aid.” (22: 39)(at-Tabarī, 9/160) Indeed, Muslims in this stage
have become strong enough to defend themselves, and because their enemy persisted on
aggression and spent no effort to eliminate their religion, they were permitted to fight. (As-
Sarkhasī, 1972: 188)
Later on when the capabilities of Islamic state increased, Muslims was commanded to fight, only
those who fight them but not transgress limits. The Qurān says: “Fight in the cause of God those
who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for God loveth not transgressors.” (2: 190) (Ibn
Khathīr, 1/307) But after the battle of Badr and while pagans insisted on their mischief, the fight
was imposed as a general principle that should be used not only to deter aggression but also to
invade pagans in their land in order to stop their mischief and corruption on the earth: “fight the
Pagans all together as they fight you all together. But know that God is with those who restrain
themselves.” (9: 36) (at-Tatbarī, 6/364)
Since the ultimate rules and provisions imbedded in these verses and in the last two verses
revealed on this topic (9: 5, 29), the Quran suggests, to traditionalists, an ongoing war of
conquest against unbeliever enemies. Then fight becomes a general principle which Muslims
should observe. (Ibn Arabī, 1957a: 102, 109; at-Tabarī, 108) Depending on such literal
interpretation of the related verses and looking only to the period of Islamic Conquest without
considering the specific reasons of revelation and the developments taken place during the last
few centuries, traditionalists remain static in their opinion and insisted on fight or jihad as the
origin of foreign relations in Islam. Are such assumptions still valid? What are the alternatives?
Could non-traditional opinions be incorporated in a more cohesive manner? The following
section deals with these questions.
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Commanded not
to fight
(nonviolent and
personal struggle)
Permitted to
fight in
Self-defense
Commanded to
fight only who
fight them
Fight becomes a
duty
(against enemies)
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Final Stage
Figure 1: Stages of Incorporating qitāl or fight in the Quran according to traditionalists.
III. Toward Adequate Approach to IR in Islam
Traditionalism has received sever criticisms not only for being obsolete theory, but also for its
invalid assumptions concerning the origin of foreign relations in Islam. That is why there is a
need for an adequate framework of analysis for the study of international relations in Islam that
takes into account, first, criticisms directed to traditionalism and second, the reality of
contemporary international relations. The following section is an attempt to formulate a more
cohesive approach through which non-traditional assumptions are incorporated into one
theoretical framework of analysis. This approach still depends on Quranic verses, but through
adopting different explanations to the Quranic text.
1. One World
It is true that some scholars particularly in Hanafī Fiqh have divided the world into two parts.
But still many others such as the eminent Muslim scholar Al-Shāfi’ī have regarded the world as
one part, and argued that the division of the world into two parts was just an emergency matter,
resulting from “the frequent foreign attacks on Islamic lands.” (Abu Zahrah, 1964: 31, az-
Zuhaili, 76) So dividing the world into two conflicting parts is not a divine distinction. The two
terms are not stated or explained in the Quran or in Sunnah. They were coined by some Muslim
scholars after many years of the advent of Islam regarding the situation which prevailed in their
contemporary periods. In fact, they were results of Ijtihād (religious endeavour), which is a
terminology used to describe religious endeavour to exercise personal judgement based on the
Quran and the Sunnah. (Zāhid, 1998) Therefore, these concepts were applied to various regions
according to the practical or legal conditions prevailing therein in relation to the Muslim state
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and its citizens during the period of conflicts between the then Islamic state and its rivals. This
means that the division was legal rather than theological, and therefore it should be changed or
abrogated, especially the conditions led to its existence have been departed. Even if one accepts
the justifications presented by traditionalists, it is no more valid to apply these concepts on the
contemporary world. Today all Muslim countries have diplomatic relations with almost all
nations in this world and thus the provisions of Dar-Ahd or Bode of Covenant must be applied.
Bode of Covenant refers to those non-Muslim governments which have armistice or peace
agreements or diplomatic ties with Muslim governments. According to all Muslim jurists
including traditionalists themselves (Faris, 1/22; Ibn al-Qayim, 3/160) under Bode of Covenant,
peaceful and positive relations must be prevailed. (Ibn al-Qayim, 1961: 475-485; Azuhailī, 1961:
577-578)
2. Peace is the Organizing Principle
The new approach not only declines the division of the world into two parts, but also adopts
different explanations to the related Quranic text. Therefore, it regards peace as the organizing
principle of Muslim foreign relations and of international relations in general. (al-Qurtubī, 5/310-
311; al-Tabarī,9/20;al-Baghdadi,1/197-199) First, considering fight as the basis of Muslim
foreign relations with others not only leads to destructive conflicts instead of mutual cooperation
among nations as the Quran explicitly commands, but also contradicts with the Quranic
perspicuous rule which reads, “no compulsion in religion”. (2: 256) This is a persistent and
unrelenting law which other related verses in the Quran clarify and the prophetic traditions
explain. Second, if preaching Islam and protecting Muslims’ lives and properties are the main
justifications used by traditionalists to restore to war, this justifications become invalid when
Muslims are allowed to preach Islam and if their lives and properties are protected. It is evident
that Muslims are not only allowed to preach Islam in many non-Muslim countries particularly in
the West, but also enjoy legal rights to practice their religion freely. In addition, their lives and
properties are safe legally.
Therefore, the related Quranic verses and the correct prophetic traditions in addition to the
battles conducted by the prophet indicate that the basis of Muslims’ foreign relations with non-
Muslims is peace providing the latter does not pursue aggressive actions against Muslims’ lives
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or properties. (al-Qurtubī, 1976a: 310-311) The Quran says: “O ye who believe! Enter into peace
whole-heartedly.” (2: 208) This corresponds with the international law which emphasizes peace
as natural status that should prevail among nations, and allows restoring to coercive means,
military or non-military, only in cases of self defense and when international peace and security
are threatened. So fight could be justified or might become a religious duty upon Muslims only
for reserving themselves, protecting their properties or defending their faith. (Abu al-Saūd,
1/372) Or else, Muslims must not use violence or restore to coercive means to pursue their goals,
maintain their interests or preach their religion. This not only implies denouncing aggression, but
also building cooperative relations with non-Islamic societies if they are willing to do so.
The Qurān not only invites believers to inter peace, but also considers war as an act of evil and
those who engage in it are indeed following evil actions. The second part of the previous verse
says: “…and follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you an avowed enemy.” (2:
208) That is why the Quran commands Muslims not to fight those who do not fight them, but
instead to establish peaceful relations with them: “Except those who join a group between whom
and you there is a treaty (Of peace), or those who approach you with hearts restraining them
from fighting you as well as fighting their own people. If God had pleased, He could have given
them power over you, and they would have fought you: therefore if they withdraw from you but
fight you not, and (instead) send you (guarantees of) peace, then God hath opened no way for
you (to war against them).” (4: 90) All these verses embrace a set of provisions and rules
undoubtedly indicating that peace is the organizing principle of foreign relations in Islam.
(Shatta, 151)
3. Building Power for Deterrence
Building power is encouraged in Islam but only for deterrence and self-protection. The Quran
commands Muslims to build power and necessary capabilities. But the purpose should be
deterring enemies. The Quran says: “Against them make ready your strength to the utmost of
your power.” (8: 60) The immediate occasion of this passage was the weakness of appointments
of war in the early fights of Islam. However, the general meaning follows. Muslims should
always arm themselves with the best weapons against enemies, so to instill wholesome respect
into them for the just cause they stand for. “Striking terror,” means to deter enemies and prevent
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aggression. (at-Tabarī, 6/274) Therefore, building power and capabilities must be a way of not
only avoiding wars and conflicts, but also achieving peace and stability. That is why the Quran
straightforwardly in the next verse commands believers to be ready for peace if the other side
inclines to do so: “But if the enemy inclines towards peace, do thou (also) incline towards
peace, and trust in God: for He is the One that Heareth and Knoweth (all things). (8: 61) (at-
Tabarī, 6/278; Ibn Khathīr 2/426)
While Muslims should always be ready for Jihad and the good fight in case it is forced on them,
even in the midst of the fight they must always be ready for peace if there is any inclination
towards peace on the other side. There is no merit in a fight by itself. It is a religious duty not for
itself, but to establish the reign of peace and righteousness, and to achieve justice. Here, there is
a direct divine command to Muslims to incline to peace if enemies intend to stop fighting and
ask for peace. Muslims are commanded to do so even if they are not sure about the intentions of
the enemy. This means that inclination to peace must be not only a priority, but also the
foundation of foreign relations and interstate interactions in Islam. This is indeed an application
to the general and relentless Quranic norm which says, “Fight only those who fight you, but do
not transgress limits”. (Redhā, 1973b: 268-269; 1973c: 59-60)
4. Restricted Conditions to Use Force
Islam places restrictions on the use of power or coercive means. Quranic verses dealing with the
issue of fighting enemies are not general or absolute. The Quran says: “And turn them out from
where they have turned you out; for tumult and oppression are worse than killing; but fight them
not at the Sacred Mosque, unless they (first) fight you there; but if they fight you, fight them.” (2:
191) This passage refers to the events happened at Hudaibiya in the sixth year of the Hijra
(Beginning of Muslim Calendar). Muslims were by this time stronger and influential community.
Many of them were exiled from their homes in Mecca by the Pagans who had established an
intolerant autocracy, persecuting Muslims, preventing them from performing their rites and
visiting their families. They even kept them out by force from performing the Pilgrimage during
the period of armistice. So in spite of the truce, which Muslims faithfully observed, the Pagans
were intolerant and very brutal in oppressing Muslims. (al-Baghdadi, 1/198-199; at-Tabarī, 2/
197)
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Other verses particularly those of chapter 9 which were the last revelation related to this issue
specify explicitly the reasons to engage in war or fight, and limit these reasons in the following
cases: fighting Muslims, expelling the prophet outside Mecca, breaking covenants, supporting
others physically against Muslims, and preventing Muslims from entering their Sacred House.
(al-Qurtubī, 1976b: 78; ash-Shanqītī, 1983: 429-431) None of these reasons indicate disbelief or
atheism as a reason to restore to Jihad or fight. That is why if we refer to all the battles of the
prophet, we find that they were launched due to (a) actual aggression occurred on Muslims as
happened with the pagans who not only expelled the Prophet and transgressed His companions,
but also prepared to fight Muslims everywhere they went in Medina, Mecca and other places in
Arabia; (b) presence of a real intention to attack Muslims as happened when Kisra, the king of
Persia, when he sent a man to assassinate the prophet and prepared His army to attack the Islamic
state; (d) actual aggression against Muslims in non-Muslim states as happened when the prophet
prepared the army to fight Hariqal who killed those who embraced Islam in Syria. (al-Baghdadi,
2/427) In spite of all these reasons the Prophet were always keen to invite these enemies to
change their hostile attitudes toward Islam and to inter into peace with Muslims. So when they
rejected and refused to sign a covenant or peace treaty with Muslims, and insisted on hostility
against Muslims, fighting or deterring them became necessary to prevent their aggression. (Abu
Zahrah, 1964: 52)
Restoring to coercive means such as war does not contradict with the assumption that Islam is a
religion of peace and goodwill. So while Islam does not accept wrongdoing or injustice, it
commands its followers to hold their lives cheap in defense of right, justice and religion. Indeed,
preventing forcibly Muslims from exercising their rites is considered a declaration of war on
their beliefs and it would be cowardice to ignore the challenge or to fail in rooting out the
tyranny. Therefore, Muslims are commanded to defend themselves and to “fight only those who
fight them.” Self-defense is a natural right which all religions, cultures, and international laws
and treaties ensure. The Qurān says: The prohibited month, for the prohibited month, and so for
all things prohibited, there is the law of equality. If then any one transgresses the prohibition
against you, transgress ye likewise against him. But fear God, and know that God is with those
who restrain themselves”. (2: 194) The month of Pilgrimage (Zul-hijja) was a sacred month in
which warfare was prohibited by Arab custom. The month preceding (Zul-qa’da) and the month
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following (Muharram) were included in the prohibition. If the pagan enemies of Islam broke that
custom and made war in the prohibition months, the Muslims were free also to break that custom
but only to the same extent as the others broke it. Any convention is useless if one party does not
respect it. There must be a law of equality. At the same time the Muslims are commanded to
exercise self-restraint as much as possible. Force is a dangerous weapon. It has to be used for
self-defense only. (Ali, 81)
5. Denouncing Retaliated Wars
While the Quran commands Muslims to use force only in case of self-defense or when their
lands are occupied, it commands Muslims not to retaliate or return evil for evil. In sixth year of
the Hijrah, the pagans by the way of hatred and persecution had prevented Muslims form access
to the Sacred Mosque. When Islam re-established in Mecca, some Muslims wanted to retaliate.
But the Quran makes it clear that the hatred of the wicked does not justify hostility on Muslims’
part. They have to help each other in righteousness and piety, not in perpetuating feuds of hatred
and enmity. They may have to fight evil and enemies, but never in a spirit of malice or hatred,
but always in a spirit of justice and righteousness. (al-Qurtubī, 1976b: 110) The Qurān says:
“Fight in the cause of God those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for God loveth not
transgressors.” (2: 190) The provision imbedded in this verse is perspicuous. It is not abrogated
anywhere. (at-Tabarī, 2/195; Shatta, 147) Therefore, it is relentless and permanent. Its command
to fight is applied only to those who are in reality fighting Muslims. Accordingly, launching
primitive wars against the pagans or the people of the Book is regarded aggression, and God, as
the verse obviously states, “does not like aggressors.” The verse forbids aggression because
aggression is unjust action, and injustice in Islam is a great sin which brings Divine wrath and
punishment. Indeed, injustice can be, according to the Quran, a serious norm of decline and fall
of nations. Furthermore, if fighting disbelievers is allowed and the previous verse is abrogated as
traditionalists claim, then the comprehensible command imbedded in this verse indicates that
“there is a compulsion on religion,” and this contradicts with what the Quran has explicitly
stated in many perspicuous verses, and the prophet has practiced during his prophecy. (at-Tabarī,
416; Ibn Khathīr, 1983b: 81-82; Redhā, 1973a: 291; 1973c: 353-354)
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Two Domains Fight
Traditional
ism
One Domain Peace
IR theories in
Islamic literature
The World
Organizing
priciple The W
orld
Organizing
priciple
Pacifism
Figure 2: Alternative of approaches of IR in Islam:
Assumptions of traditionalism and Pacifism
In brief, the analysis of related Quranic verses show that peace is the basis of Muslims foreign
relations. In fact, practical applications of Islamic relations with others indicate that peace is not
only the origin, but also the most important objective of interstate interactions. Therefore, peace
is the normal organizing principle which should govern foreign relations in Islam, while fight is
an exception that states may restore to only in cases of self-defense. However, restoring to war or
using coercive means in general must be the last way to pursue national goals or enhance
national interests. This by no way means not to possess enough power and capabilities. On the
contrary, the Quran invites Muslims to be always prepared and willing to defend themselves and
deter aggression. In other world, building power and capabilities should be maintained for
defensive or deterrent purposes, but not for illegal offensive or aggression. The Quran not only
denounce aggression, but also commands Muslims to establish good relations with non-Muslims
particularly those who do not threaten Muslims or displace them from their land: “Allah forbids
you not, with regard to those who fight you not for (your) Faith nor drive you out of your homes,
from dealing kindly and justly with them: for Allah loveth those who are just.” (60: 8) Even with
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enemies, unless they are rampant and out to destroy Muslims or their faith, Muslims should deal
kindly and equitably. So restoring to fight is obviously restricted: “only when your religion is
threatened or you are enforced to change your belief, you have the right to defend yourself.”
Otherwise, you are commanded to be good and just with others, for Allah loves those who are
just.
One W
orld Peace
am
ong
nations
BuildingPower
fordeterrence
Using Force
for self-defence
Denouncing
RetaliatedWars
Figure 3: IR theory according to the Quran
Conclusion
Traditionalism has historically been the most influential theory of foreign relations in Islam but it
also attracted fierce criticisms for being a static ideology masquerading as an objective theory.
Referring to the related Quranic text and the context of revelation, some traditional assumptions
are no longer valid. Indeed, the conditions led to their appearance and dominance are not existed
in our contemporary world. That is why there is a need for a more adequate approach through
which peaceful foreign relations in Islam can be perceived and promoted. In this context, the
study attempts to incorporate non-traditional opinions into a more cohesive approach. This
approach still depends on the Quranic texts, but also transects the traditional restrictions.
According to this approach, which might be called in this study as pacifism, peace is the
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organizing principle of foreign relations in Islam. Indeed, the related Quranic texts provide a
theoretical framework for not only peaceful relations, but also cooperative interactions between
Muslim and non-Muslim societies. Therefore, the basis of foreign relations in Islam is peace,
while restoring to war is allowed only in case of self defence when: (a) Muslims’ lives and
properties are attacked, and (b) their land is occupied. In spite of any justification provided to use
or restore to fight, Muslims must not use violence without restrictions. Islam is the religion of
tolerance and considers attack against innocent people or secure civilians as grave sin and,
thereby, it is not justified under any circumstances. This is backed by the Quranic verse, which
reads: “Whosoever kills human being for other that manslaughter or corruption in the earth, it
shall be as he has killed all mankind, and whosesoever saves the life of one, it shall be as if he
had saved the life of all mankind.” (5: 32) So, Muslims have the right to fight only those who
fight them and not allowed under any circumstances to kill civilians or innocent peoples. This is
a relentless and perspicuous Quranic rule, which is valid in all times and places.
* Al-Zaytouna Center for Studies and Consultations
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