The realistic acknowledgment of the non-Muslim state and its effect on rulings of jurisprudence

One of the most complex issues in Islamic jurisprudence in the modern era is the rulings regarding international relations between Muslim countries and non-Muslim countries, and the rulings concerning the dealings of a Muslim individual who is a subject of a non-Muslim country with the state in which he resides. These issues have become significantly complicated under the current international system. Examining the new cases in this field requires great insight and understanding from the jurist of the intricacies of the observable reality, along with knowledge of the general principles of Sharia, and the jurisprudence of applying its criteria in exceptional circumstances. It also requires awareness of the interests and harms in this field, and the hierarchy of these interests and harms. This research addresses a major issue in this field with detailed analysis and foundational principles. This issue is a fundamental principle upon which the rulings of conduct (international relations and the dealings of a Muslim individual with a non-Muslim state) are built. The principle is the "factual recognition of the non-Muslim state." It involves studying this term, its connotations, and its Islamic jurisprudential foundation, supported by Islamic evidences and the general rules of Sharia. Then, it proceeds to examine the rulings resulting from this principle, whether they pertain to the rulings of relations with the Muslim state, such as truces, international treaties, and diplomatic immunity, or to the dealings of a Muslim individual who is a subject of a non-Muslim state, such as rulings on naturalization, participation in referendums and elections, and holding public positions. Authored by: Ali Hamad Al-Saleh Publication Year: 2016 Publisher: Markaz Al-Ta’seel for Studies and Research Number of Pages: 303 Book Format: Paperback (Sham White) Selected works by Ali Hamad Al-Saleh include: - The Factual Recognition of the Non-Muslim State and Its Impact on Conduct Rulings - The Dominance of Islamic Sharia and Its Effects on the Individual and Society