Public International Law and the Islamic Foundations for Engaging with It

Abstract

This research explores Public International Law as a primary tool for regulating relations between states and achieving justice and peace. It examines the evolution, principles, and objectives of international law, highlighting the challenges of its practical implementation, especially during global crises such as those in Gaza and Ukraine. These crises reveal the contradictions between the theoretical principles of international law, such as justice and equality, and its practical application, which is often influenced by political interests and double standards. The study also addresses the balance Public International Law seeks to achieve between idealism, grounded in justice and human rights, and realism, driven by political and economic interests. Additionally, the research highlights the Islamic foundations for engaging with international law, presenting Sharia as a stable ethical framework rooted in justice, peace, and universal human values. It emphasizes that achieving justice and peace requires strong ethical and practical frameworks.