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Laws of War and the Protection of Children, Women, the Elderly, and the Environment: A Comparative Study between Islamic Justice and Western International Law

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Warfare, although inherently destructive, is still governed by moral and legal constraints in both Islamic and Western traditions. The Islamic law of war, grounded on the Qur'an, Sunnah, and the conduct of the righteous caliphs, establishes strict guidelines regarding non-combatants, natural resources, and ethical conduct during war. Similarly, modern International Humanitarian Law (IHL), particularly through the Geneva Conventions, sets rules to protect civilians and the environment. This paper offers a comparative analysis of these frameworks, focusing on the rights and protections afforded to children, women, the elderly, and natural resources such as trees and crops.

Source: Annual Methodological Archive Research Review

DOI: 10.63075/axs8mr26

Authors: Syed Ameer Hassan, Yasir Munir Laghari

Language: English

Topic: International Law and Human Rights

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4414353674

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