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Author:   Arafat Madi Shoukri
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   I.B. Tauris
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.399kg
ISBN:  

9781848853904

ISBN 10:   1848853904
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   30 November 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1: The jiwar in the jahiliyya - The definition of 'jiwar' - The reasons for asking jiwar - Rights and duties of the mustajir - Persons from whom jiwar may be requested - The termination of jiwar - The continuity of the jiwar to the modern age - Conclusion Chapter 2: Jiwar in the Islamic Tradition in the Meccan period - Heaven's protection to the Prophet - The journey of the Prophet to al-Ta'if - The migration to Abyssinia - The migration to Medina Chapter 3: Aman (safe conduct) in the Islamic Tradition - Dar al-harb and dar al-Islam - The definition of the term 'mustajir' - The definition of the term 'muhajir' - The definition of the term 'musta'min' - Dhimmis in the Islamic tradition - The Interpretation of the verse (9:6) and its relation to aman - Conclusion Chapter 4: The 1951 Geneva Convention relating to the Status of refugees in the light of the Islamic tradition - Definition of the term 'refugee' (Article 1) - Exclusion clauses - Prohibition of expulsion or return 'refoulement' (Article 33) - The safety of the musta'min - General obligations (Article 2) - Non-discrimination (Article 3) - Religion (Article 4) - Personal status (Article 12) - Movable and immovable properties (Article 13) - Right of association (Article 15) - Access to courts (Article 16) - Gainful employment (Article 17, 18 and 19) - Welfare (Article 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24) - Freedom of movement (Article 26, 27, 28 and 29) - Refugees unlawfully in the country of refuge (Article 31) - Expulsion (Article 32) - Naturalization (Article 34) Chapter 5: Conclusion

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'Public debate on immigration has run hot and cold in the west for more than 100 years. Today, the increasing flow of refugees has given rise to a renewed sense of urgency to this debate often defined by economic insecurity and xenophobic sensitivities. This book offers a cogent and compelling insight into the Islamic perspective - largely unknown, overlooked and dismissed. Here Dr Shoukri offers an enlightened understanding that would better facilitate the integration of Muslim refugees, guarantee their rights and preserve the paramount interests of the states concerned. He furthermore unearths a wealth of tradition which forcefully outlines a new and viable approach to this thorny issue.' - Dr Daud Abdullah, Director of the Middle East Monitor; 'Despite the gravity of the refugee problem faced by the Muslim world, refugee protection in many of its states is not in keeping with international norms; a considerable number have not even signed the 1951 Geneva Convention on the Status of Refugees or do not de facto apply it despite having acceded to it...Dr Shoukri's book comprises both a detailed historical study of key concepts relating to asylum and refugee status in the Muslim world and a systematic analysis of relevant articles of the 1951 Convention in the light of the Islamic legal tradition. It is a thorough and detailed treatment of the topic, which will attract a significant readership among students, scholars and researchers as well as members of the international aid community.' - Dr Stefan Sperl, Senior Lecturer in Arabic, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London

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Arafat Madi Shoukri is Director of the Council for European-Palestinian Relations (CEPR). He has participated in many conferences on the issue of Palestinian refugees and is a regular commentator in the media about the current affairs of the Palestinian refugees. He holds a PhD from SOAS, University of London.

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