Islam and Conflict Resolution
Theories and Practices
Published on 1. October 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
232 pages
978-0-7618-1096-4 (ISBN)
Description
Islam and Conflict Resolution investigates and analyzes those aspects of Islam that deal with international law and peaceful resolution of conflict in an attempt to bridge the gap between the Western and Islamic worlds. The authors seek to expose the common ground that exists between the beliefs of Islam and those of the Judeo-Christian religions that influence action in the modern world. Most importantly, they seek to clarify the Muslim belief that conflict is not permanent or unavoidable, pointing out that Islam offers many recommendations for reducing conflict at various levels of personal and interstate relations. The book encourages an intellectual effort on both sides for education that will lead to a definite understanding of each other's world so as to lead to fair treatment in policymaking and journalism as well as an end to hostility between the Muslim and Judeo-Christian worlds.
Reviews / Votes
. . . this work is a competent introduction to Islamic ideas about conflict for readers with little background in Islam. * MESA Bulletin * Fully aware of the images of cruelty and militancy projected on Islam in the West, the authors of this brief but surprisingly full book explain what Islam has actually taught about conflict, and where Islamic law provides resources for resolving it. * Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations * . . . this work is a competent introduction to Islamic ideas about conflict for readers with little background in Islam. * MESA Bulletin *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
284 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7618-1096-4 (9780761810964)
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Persons
Ralph H. Salmi teaches in the Department of Political Science at California State University, San Bernardino.
Cesar Adib Majul is Professor Emeritus and former Dean at the Institute of Islamic Studies, at the University of the Philippines.
George K. Tanham is Consultant and Advisory Trustee of the Rand Corporation.
Cesar Adib Majul is Professor Emeritus and former Dean at the Institute of Islamic Studies, at the University of the Philippines.
George K. Tanham is Consultant and Advisory Trustee of the Rand Corporation.
Content
chapter 1 Preface
chapter 2 Introduction
chapter 3 The Islamic Paradigm
chapter 4 The General Nature and Development of Islamic Law
chapter 5 International Islamic Law (siyar)
chapter 6 Modern Islamic Thinkers: The Role of Jihad and Siyar in International Affairs
chapter 7 Conclusions for the West: Identify Common Vehicles
chapter 8 Appendices
chapter 9 Glossary
chapter 10 Bibliography
chapter 11 Index
chapter 12 About the Authors
chapter 2 Introduction
chapter 3 The Islamic Paradigm
chapter 4 The General Nature and Development of Islamic Law
chapter 5 International Islamic Law (siyar)
chapter 6 Modern Islamic Thinkers: The Role of Jihad and Siyar in International Affairs
chapter 7 Conclusions for the West: Identify Common Vehicles
chapter 8 Appendices
chapter 9 Glossary
chapter 10 Bibliography
chapter 11 Index
chapter 12 About the Authors