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In the third and final section of the book, Amid Zanjani provides a historical account of Islamic conquests throughout the history of Islam, without engaging in any jurisprudential discussions. He notes that the ownership status of some territories resulting from these conquests continues to be unclear (pp. 319-332). | In the third and final section of the book, Amid Zanjani provides a historical account of Islamic conquests throughout the history of Islam, without engaging in any jurisprudential discussions. He notes that the ownership status of some territories resulting from these conquests continues to be unclear (pp. 319-332). | ||
===Author=== | ===Author=== | ||
Abbas Ali Amid Zanjani (1937 - 2011) was a distinguished author, mujtahid, legal expert, university professor, and researcher in political science. He studied in the religious seminaries of Qom and Najaf under esteemed scholars such as [[Seyyed Hossein Borujerdi]], [[Seyyed Ruhollah Khomeini]], [[Seyyed Abolqasem Khoei]], and [[Seyyed Mohsen Hakim]]. His well-known work, a ten-volume series on political jurisprudence, has been reprinted numerous times. Additionally, he had significant political experience, having served as a representative in both the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the Assembly of Experts. | Abbas Ali Amid Zanjani (1937 - 2011) was a distinguished author, mujtahid, legal expert, university professor, and researcher in political science. He studied in the religious seminaries of Qom and Najaf under esteemed scholars such as [[Seyyed Hossein Borujerdi]], [[Sayyid Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini|Seyyed Ruhollah Khomeini]], [[Seyyed Abolqasem Khoei]], and [[Seyyed Mohsen Hakim]]. His well-known work, a ten-volume series on political jurisprudence, has been reprinted numerous times. Additionally, he had significant political experience, having served as a representative in both the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the Assembly of Experts. | ||
==Adhering to the minimum requirements and necessities in Islamic jihad== | ==Adhering to the minimum requirements and necessities in Islamic jihad== | ||
The first section of the book (chapter 1) begins with military recommendations, and the second chapter focuses on military advice based on Islamic literature. The fundamental principle of these recommendations is that jihad is a sacred act and an act of worship. However, since its purpose is not to cause bloodshed or destruction, it is crucial to adhere to the minimum requirements. Consequently, one should refrain from destruction and waste of property, as well as the demolition of buildings, unless absolutely required, such as in cases where the enemy is utilizing them for defensive purposes. | The first section of the book (chapter 1) begins with military recommendations, and the second chapter focuses on military advice based on Islamic literature. The fundamental principle of these recommendations is that jihad is a sacred act and an act of worship. However, since its purpose is not to cause bloodshed or destruction, it is crucial to adhere to the minimum requirements. Consequently, one should refrain from destruction and waste of property, as well as the demolition of buildings, unless absolutely required, such as in cases where the enemy is utilizing them for defensive purposes. | ||