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Podcast: ICRC Humanitarian Law and Policy Blog
Episode: Islamic law and the right to life in armed conflict
Description: Islamic legal traditions and the modern framework of international humanitarian law (IHL) emerged from different contexts and traditions, but they share many underlying values β such as restraint, humanity, and the protection of those not (or no longer) participating in hostilities. Islamic law therefore offers a distinct but complementary perspective to IHL on the sanctity of life (αΈ₯urmat al-nafs), particularly in contexts where international legal frameworks lack traction, understanding, or perceived legitimacy.
In this post, and as part of our Emerging Voices series, legal researcher Alannah Travers explores how Islamic law, as its own coherent and longstanding legal tradition, offers a para...