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as far as it is necessary. The Law of war and peace in Islam
is highly moral and unique, comprehensive and sound. It de-
serves a special study by jurists and moralists alike, some-
thing which this work cannot cover. But it should be re-
marked, however, that Islam neither justifies an aggressive
war, nor does it make destruction of crops, animals, homes,
etc, an objective of war. It neither allows the killing of non-
fighting women, children and aged people, nor does it toler-
ate the torture of war prisoners and the imposition of its
teachings on the defeated. It is only a defensive measure,
justified by the practical principles of Islam, as long as
wrong, injustice and aggression exist in the world (2:190-
194; 22:39-41; see also the discussion on J ihad below);
5. Fulfilling the obligations undertaken by the Islamic
State and honoring the treaties concluded between the Islam-
ic State and other states. This is only binding if the other
parties remain faithful to their obligations and honor their
treaties. Otherwise, there can be no validity of treaties or
binding obligations (5:1; 8:55-56, 58; 9:3-4);
6. Maintenance of internal peace and security, and genu-
ine contribution to human understanding and universal
brotherhood on the international level.
These are the inspiring sources in the making of the in-
ternational life of an Islamic State. The Islamic State does