An analytical study of Dr. Hameedullah’s views in Islamic International Law

Abstract

Human is a social animals, hence wants to live in close association with their fellow beings. On the other hand conflict of interests is inevitable which leads to altercations. The same holds true for countries of the world; conflicts, if left unresolved, may lead to cold wars and armed battles. Since a war causes damage to the triumphant opponent too, it is always preferable to avoid it. Here comes the need and role of International Law. The principles, rules and regulations employed for resolution of conflicts are collectively called International Law.

Islam, too, has defined principles and a code of conduct for dealing with nations of the world. Referred to as ‘Islamic International Law’, it has always been in practice and a lot of literature has been written on it in the second and third centuries. But we do not find considerable work on the interpretation and elaboration of Islamic International Law in the backdrop of the modern, developed and technological world. However, Dr. Hameedullah, a great contemporary researcher, historian and jurist, has made valuable contribution in this field. This article discusses the same.