Islamic state practices, international law and the threat from terrorism : a critique of the 'clash of civilizations' in the new world order / Javaid Rehman
Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Title verso -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Table of Cases -- Table of Treaties -- Glossary -- Introductory Reflections and the Scope of the Study -- 1. The Sources of Sharia and the Ethos of an 'Islamic' Identity -- 2. The Sharia and Siyar in the Development of the Law of Nations -- 3. Conceptualising Terrorism in the International Legal Order -- 4. Hostage-Taking in International Law and Terrorism against 'Internationally Protected Persons' -- 5. Aerial and Maritime Terrorism -- 6. Financing of International Terrorism
Summary
In the post 9/11 legal and political environment, Islam and Muslims have been associated with terrorism. Islamic civilization has increasingly been characterized as backward, insular, stagnant and unable to deal with the demands of the twenty first century and differences and schisms between Islam and the west are being perceived as monumental and insurmountable. 9/11 terrorist attacks have unfortunately provided vital ammunition to the critics of Islam and those who champion a clash of civilizations. In this original and incisive study, the author investigates the relationship between I
Analysis
International law (Islamic law). Terrorism
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-246) and index
