Abstract
The book is a detailed examination of the concept of jiwār (protection) in Islamic tradition and compares it with international law, in particular the Geneva Convention relating to the Status of Refugees of 1951. The book is based on 15 centuries of Arab and Islamic history and analyzes numerous ancient sources; it is the first comprehensive study to compare Islamic principles of jiwār with modern international refugee law.
The book is structured into six chapters. Chapter 1 exploring jiwār (protection) during the Jāhiliyya (pre-Islamic) period. Drawing on historical sources like poetry, biographies, and tribal genealogies, jiwār is defined as an agreement where one party mustajīr requests protection, and the other mujīr grants it (p.19). In pre-Islamic Arabia, jiwār was a vital social institution, obligating tribes to protect those seeking refuge, even at the risk of conflict or material loss. Seeking jiwār was neither shameful nor uncommon, driven by factors like environmental hardship, tribal persecution, or property disputes.
Abstract
Kitap, İslam geleneğindeki civâr (koruma) kavramının ayrıntılı bir incelemesidir ve bunu uluslararası hukukla, özellikle de 1951 tarihli Mültecilerin Hukuki Durumuna Dair Cenevre sözleşmesi ile karşılaştırmaktadır. Kitap, 15 asırlık Arap ve İslam tarihine dayanmakta ve çok sayıda eski kaynağı analiz etmektedir ve İslami civâr ilkelerini modern uluslararası mülteci hukuku ile karşılaştıran ilk kapsamlı çalışmadır.
Details
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | International Migration |
| Journal Section | Book Reviews |
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| Early Pub Date | April 28, 2025 |
| Publication Date | April 30, 2025 |
| Submission Date | February 10, 2025 |
| Acceptance Date | March 26, 2025 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2025 Issue: 13 |
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