An Analysis of Precautions in Armed Conflicts Under Islamic Humanitarian Law
Abstract
The principles of international humanitarian law are recognized by modern international community and the member is stressed to follow it strictly. The principles of international humanitarian law give certain protections and immunities to certain class of people at the time of war. It helps to minimize the damages to human beings, also, to protect human dignity at the time of war. Moreover, principles of international humanitarian law were recognized by the Holy Prophet (SAW) in 7th century and were practically applied by him (SAW). This article is aimed to clarify the principles of precautions in international humanitarian law recognized by Islam. The researcher studied and cited the literature on principles of international humanitarian law and Islam. The findings suggest that the Modern humanitarian law was completely present in Islam. The rules of Islamic Humanitarian law are complex in nature and have covered almost all sorts and aspects of hostilities. The Islamic humanitarian laws are not converted in codified form, due to this, and no uniformity is found in the law—in the present day’s practices.
