Dr Muhammad Munir, a Professor of law and Vice President of the International Islamic University (IIU), Islamabad, has authored a book titled ‘ The Law of War and Peace in Islam: Causes and Conduct of Jihad and Non-State Islamic Actors under Islamic Law’.
Published by Edwin Mellen Press, book focuses on the concept of jihad as it has been the subject of vigorous academic writings since 9/11. It discusses literature on jihad and maintained that in most cases it suggests the phenomenon has been misunderstood and distorted. In it 11 chapters, the book also contains content on the self-declared jihadi organizations, or non-State Islamic actors, and says they have abused the doctrine of jihad. The writer says a common man’s perception of Islam is to judge it to a
large extent through his view of actions of the non-State Islamic actors such as al-Qa’ida, Daish, Boko Haram, or local jihadists organizations such as the Taliban rather than by the principles of Islamic law.
“A book such as this is so important to remind whoever wants to be reminded of the limitations on the use of force under Islamic law. Professor Munir follows a classic approach to Islamic law, always careful and cautious to remain within the mainstream of Sunni thought in the Hanafi tradition. His book is an important addition to the literature on the subject and it will hopefully contribute to a better understanding of Islamic law, at least to English reading audiences.” Said Professor Emeritus M. Cherif Bassiouni, DePaul University.
“What distinguishes this work from all the others is its all-embracing approach and depth of its analysis. The author’s profound knowledge of the Islamic law and his command in the Arabic, Urdu and English languages, combined with his conspicuous capability of penetrating into the difficult Islamic legal texts that have resulted in a scholarly text of high international standard.” Professor Said Mahmoudi, Stockholm Universitet, remarked.
IIUI Leadership, faculty and legal fraternity have congratulated Dr. Munir on a publishing valuable book terming it a contemporary requirement.