International Law and Muslim States: Saudi Arabia in Context

This book explores the relationship between international law and Islamic law in the Muslim world, examining factors that contribute to tension between the two legal regimes. It argues for a liberal approach to interpretation of Islamic law to accommodate diverse laws and cultures in the modern world. The book provides a timely examination of issues such as international human rights law and trans-national economic matters, and is of interest to academics and researchers in Islamic law, international and comparative law, human rights law, and law and religion.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate interplay between international law and Islamic law in the Muslim world today. It explores the underlying factors that often create tension between these two legal regimes. Factors such as literalist interpretations of Islamic law and the modern international law's disregard for cultural and civilizational differences play a significant role in this dynamic.

In response to these challenges, the book advocates for a liberal approach to interpretation of Islamic law. It emphasizes the importance of accommodating a wide spectrum of other laws and cultures within the framework of Islamic jurisprudence. Recognizing the globalized nature of today's world, the book highlights the need for Saudi Arabia, as the bastion of Islam and Islamic nations, to embrace a liberal interpretation of Islamic law.

The book offers a timely examination of modern Saudi Arabia's Islamic legal order in the context of contemporary international law and international relations. It explores specific areas such as international human rights law and trans-national economic matters, providing valuable insights into the complex dynamics between these two legal systems.

This book is of interest to academics and researchers working in Islamic law, international and comparative law, human rights law, and law and religion. It offers a valuable contribution to the ongoing discourse on the intersection of international law and Islamic law, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities that arise in this complex legal landscape.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367679194