Principles of war and jihad to protect the environment and civilians in times of war in Islamic Sharia

Abstract

Research summary

Islam protects the environment and civilians in peace and war, and in international humanitarian law protection of the environment and civilians in international conflicts only. As for wars and internal conflicts, it is not within the jurisdiction of international humanitarian law. In Islamic law, the principles of protecting the environment and civilians are fixed in all wars and conflicts, whether internal or external, local. or international.

Islam laid down moral principles in war, including:

- Preserving the environment and avoiding corruption in the land by burning trees and killing animals unnecessarily.

- Not to be exposed to non-combatants, including women, boys, the elderly, the disabled, the blind, farmers, craftsmen, and the like.

- Religious tolerance and respect for the sanctities of others, by not killing monks and priests unless they are fighting or helping to fight, and not to harm their sales and churches.