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

by N. Shah

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230606180
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	04/24/2008
Edition description:	2008
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

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