Principles and Regulations Governing Armed Conflicts (Book): Difference between revisions
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==The establishment of an intelligence organization necessary as a preliminary requirement== | ==The establishment of an intelligence organization necessary as a preliminary requirement== | ||
Amid Zanjani articulates the importance of establishing an intelligence organization for effective jihad management, referencing the practices of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Imam Ali (PBUH). He substantiates his position with two additional arguments: | Amid Zanjani articulates the importance of establishing an intelligence organization for effective jihad management, referencing the practices of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Imam Ali (PBUH). He substantiates his position with two additional arguments: | ||
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# The creation of an intelligence organization is an essential prerequisite: If the term «قوة» in verse 60 of Surah al-Anfal is interpreted as military and armament strength, then the acquisition and safeguarding of information can be viewed as a form of military power, thus establishing its necessity and obligation. | # The creation of an intelligence organization is an essential prerequisite: If the term «قوة» in verse 60 of Surah al-Anfal is interpreted as military and armament strength, then the acquisition and safeguarding of information can be viewed as a form of military power, thus establishing its necessity and obligation. | ||
# The idea of the elimination of war in Islam: According to texts that promote the cessation of warfare, it is possible to attain victory without conflict through specialized political management, with intelligence service serving as the fundamental component. | # The idea of the elimination of war in Islam: According to texts that promote the cessation of warfare, it is possible to attain victory without conflict through specialized political management, with intelligence service serving as the fundamental component. | ||
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He further emphasizes that the ultimate objective of intelligence organizations should be aligned with the goals of jihad and the global call of Islam. At the conclusion of the chapter, he illustrates the historical background of the intelligence network within Islamic thought by discussing the roles of «عریف (عرافت)» and «نقیب (نقابت)», referring to them as the "Arif and Naqib Intelligence Network." He draws upon various narrations and the words of Islamic jurists, noting that due to the misuse of these positions by caliphs and rulers, several narrations criticize these roles (pp. 103-118). | |||
==The ruling jurist (wali faqih) as the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and under special divine protection== | ==The ruling jurist (wali faqih) as the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and under special divine protection== | ||
According to the analysis of Amid Zanjani, military leadership and organization within the system of Imamate encompasses two primary aspects. On one hand, it is connected to God to ensure that it remains aligned with truth and justice, and on the other hand, it is linked to the people and warriors to avoid self-centeredness, opportunism, and betrayal. | According to the analysis of Amid Zanjani, military leadership and organization within the system of Imamate encompasses two primary aspects. On one hand, it is connected to God to ensure that it remains aligned with truth and justice, and on the other hand, it is linked to the people and warriors to avoid self-centeredness, opportunism, and betrayal. | ||