islamic law of nations the shaybanis siyar
Islamic international lawAl-ShaybaniSiyar jurisprudenceIslamic law of nationsclassical Islamic legal theory
Explore the foundational principles of Islamic international law as articulated by the influential scholar Al-Shaybani, whose seminal works on 'Siyar' lay the groundwork for understanding the legal relations between Muslim and non-Muslim states. This doctrine encompasses rules governing warfare, treaties, neutrality, and the rights of individuals in times of peace and conflict, offering a comprehensive look at an early system of international legal thought.