Islamic rulings on warfare / Youssef H. Aboul-Enein, Sherifa Zuhur.
Material type:
TextPublisher: [Carlisle Barracks, PA] : Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College, [2004]Description: vii, 43 p. ; 23 cmISBN: 1584871776Subject(s): Military art and science in the Qurʼan | War -- Religious aspects -- Islam | Hadith -- Criticism, interpretation, etc | Jihad in the Qurʼan | Islamic fundamentalism | War on Terrorism, 2001-2009Additional physical formats: Islamic rulings on warfareLOC classification: BP134.W29 | A26 2004Online resources: CLICK HERE TO ACCESS ONLINE VERSION: Electronic version also available on the SSI website.Summary: The global war on terror (GWOT) and the battles with specific Islamist groups is, to some degree, a war of ideas. With a better understanding of Islamic concepts of war, peace, and Muslim relations with non-Muslims, those fighting the GWOT may gain support and increase their efficacy. The authors explain the principles of jihad and war and their conduct as found in key Islamic texts, the controversies that have emerged from the Quranic verses of war and peace, and the conflict between liberal or moderate Islamic voices and the extremists on matters such as the definition of combatants, treatment of hostages, and suicide attacks.
| Item type | Current location | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, GHANA - MAIN LIBRARY | WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, GHANA - MAIN LIBRARY | BP134.W29 A26 2004 (Browse shelf) | Available |
Browsing WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, GHANA - MAIN LIBRARY shelves Close shelf browser
"October 2004."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 40-43).
The global war on terror (GWOT) and the battles with specific Islamist groups is, to some degree, a war of ideas. With a better understanding of Islamic concepts of war, peace, and Muslim relations with non-Muslims, those fighting the GWOT may gain support and increase their efficacy. The authors explain the principles of jihad and war and their conduct as found in key Islamic texts, the controversies that have emerged from the Quranic verses of war and peace, and the conflict between liberal or moderate Islamic voices and the extremists on matters such as the definition of combatants, treatment of hostages, and suicide attacks.
Electronic version also available on the SSI website.
There are no comments on this title.