When war is justified : a study in the causes of early Islamic wars

• Main Authors: Gilani, Sayyid Muhammad Yunus, Islam , Tajul
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Serials Publications 2011
• Subjects: D111 Medieval History
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/2663/1/6-Sayyid_Muhammad_Yunus_Gilani%5B1%5D.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/2663/; http://www.serialspublications.com/journals1.asp?jid=393
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Infliction of a war is often followed by an ethical question whether it is just or unjust. A war can only be justified if it has enough just causes. This study aims to investigate the Islamic justifications of war through analyzing firstly the Qur’anic directives of war; secondly, the background of the wars that were fought by Muhammad (s.a.w.) as well as his companions. Finally, a brief comparison between the wars in the Prophetic ear and the First World War is made so that the ideal of justification of Islamic wars is visualized.