Islamic Rulings on Warfare

Authors

Sherifa D. Zuhur Dr.
Youssef H. Aboul-Enein LTCDR

Files

Description

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.

ISBN

1693

Publication Date

11-1-2004

Keywords

Islam, WarfareAboul-Enein, Zuhur, Muslim, jihad, terrorism, hostages, beheading, suicide, Quran, hadith, treaties

Recommended Citation

Sherifa D. Zuhur Dr. and Youssef H. Aboul-Enein LTCDR, Islamic Rulings on Warfare ( US Army War College Press, 2004),
https://press.armywarcollege.edu/monographs/763