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

Shah, N.

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2008-04-24

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230606180

DOI: 10.1057/9780230611658

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 192