Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-376) and index.

The Sharīʻa, Islamic law (Fiqh), and legal methods (ʻIlm uṣūl al-fiqh) -- The postulates of human rights and the place of justice in Islam -- The Islamic criminal justice system -- Islamic international law and international humanitarian law -- The ʻIlm uṣūl al-fiqh, Islamic law, and contemporary post-conflict and transitional justice -- Appendix A. Chronology of significant dates in the history of Islam -- Appendix B. Armed conflicts involving Muslim states -- Appendix C. Statute of the international court of justice -- Appendix D. The Cairo declaration on human rights in Islam -- Appendix E. Convention of the organization of the Islamic conference on combating international terrorism.