The Islamic Doctrine of Peace and War

War and Religion: An Encyclopedia of Faith and Conflict [3 volumes]., 2017

Encyclopedia entry on Apocalypticism and War, Muslim

American Journal of Islam and Society, 1988

The purpose of this paper is twofold. On the one hand, the paper attempts to rebut the propositions of the classical doctrine of j i W , showing that these propositions were predicated on a set of legal rulings (ahkiirn sharfyyuh) pertaining to specific questions which arose under particular historical conditions, namely, the armed struggle between the Islamic state during the Abbiisl era, and the various European dynasties. The paper further attempts to demonstrate that classical jurists did not intend to develop a holistic theory with universal claims. The paper aspires, on the other hand, to introduce a more comprehensive conception of war and peace which takes into account the Qur’nic and Prophetic statements in their totality. This new perception is then used to establish the fundamental objectives of war as well as the basic conditions of peace.

The only Islamic state that has its own nuclear arsenal is Pakistan. However, several Islamic state and non-state actors are purported to be seeking their own nuclear weapons. These actors include Iran and Al-Qaeda, both of whom have attacked American and Western targets in the past. Islamic leaders and religious scholars have made arguments claiming Islamic moral norms prohibit the possession and use of nuclear weapons. Yet, other arguments have been made asserting the possession and use of such weapons is permitted. Given the grave consequences of a nuclear-armed Iran or Al-Qaeda for the West, understanding what Islam says about the bomb is critical. A simple exploration of Islamic principles of warfare derived from the Quran, the actions of the Prophet Muhammad, the teachings of Islamic scholars, and the actions of Islamic states as well as non-state actors lend credibility to the argument that possession and use of nuclear weapons is permitted. Furthermore, a review of the gradual acceptance of the tactic of suicide bombing by Muslims show that any obstacles to the permissibility of the possession and use of nuclear weapons can be overcome. The notion that Islam prohibits nuclear weapons is mistaken and relying on such a notion to help in advancing nuclear non-proliferation efforts in the Islamic world is dangerous. The implications of this permissibility are serious for not just the West but also for the Islamic world. They would not just be threatened by nuclear-armed Islamic states and non-state actors but would risk losing the chance at holding the moral high ground in the debate over the conduct of warfare.

2019

Central European Management Journal, 2023

Introduction: This booklet includes practical lessons from some opening verses of chapter 48 of the Holy Quran. These are manipulated and presented in an ugly way to the world. Islam is not about bloodshed nor is it about massacre of women’s’ rights; it is about brotherhood and it is about setting a certain norm in the society where the people can share and practice this glorious religion in a friendly and favorable environment. In this short booklet you will find a clear concept of war and peace in Islam and a clear picture of victory in Islam and how this good religion propagates its message.

2016

Peace and Conflict Resolution in Islam: Islamic Perspectives on War, Peace and Conflict Resolution argues the case for Islam as the prescription for constructing and maintaining a society of peace, tolerance, compassion, justice and equality at every level of humanity. The book draws exhaustively from the Qur'an and hadith, and other field related sources, and investigates and analyses historical events from the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad and the early caliphate of Islam. The author presents the historical and spiritual foundations of the faith, coming to the conclusion that in its essence Islam is a religion of balance and peace. https://www.amazon.com/Peace-Conflict-Resolution-Flamur-Vehapi/dp/1842001604/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481506998&sr=8-1&keywords=Flamur+VEhapi

Journal of the American Academy of religion, 2013