An Analysis of the Objections Related to the International Law of Islam

Abstract

The purpose of this research article is to examine the objections regarding international Islamic law in the light of the thoughts of Dr. Muhammad Hameedullah. This law guarantees peace, prosperity, respect for humanity, mutual relations, and the promotion of equality on the earth. It has a unique status in human history. The Qur'an, Hadith, and Islamic jurisprudence played a pivotal role in its formation. This ideal law proposed by Islam played an extraordinary role in establishing cordial relations between the nations. The majority of scholars confirm and appreciate this historical evidence. Contrary to this positive attitude, some orientalists have raised some objections regarding international Islamic law. Dr. Muhammad Hameedullah has scholarly examined these objections. It is very important to study the thoughts of Dr. Muhammad Hameedullah in order to understand Islamic thought and to remove the objections to international Islamic law. This article is presented to fulfill this scholarly need. Keywords: Dr. Muhammad Hameedullah, Hadith, International Islamic Law, Islam, Islamic Jurisprudence, Orientalists, Quran