Publication

27 May 2004

This paper gives detailed legal explanations of the Islamic concepts of Fatwa, Jihad, Sharia, and Umma. The author makes the clear statement that no religious decree can sanction or justify the slaughter of civilians.

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Author Umej Bhatia
Series RSIS Commentaries
Issue 19
Publisher S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
Copyright © 2004 Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (IDSS)
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