Reviewing and Identifying Sharia Rules Governing International Relations

In today's world, described as a global village, countries inevitably need to expand their interactions, collaborations, and international relations with each other. No country can claim to be self-sufficient, as thriving in the new global order is virtually impossible without transnational ties. States must regulate their relations with the rest of the world; Islamic states, additionally, must consider Sharia frameworks and norms when forming their international interactions. The term "governing rules of international relations" means that Muslims must adjust their relations with non-Muslim states in conformity to these guidelines. Given the gap in research, the present study employs a descriptive-analytical approach and problem-oriented perspective to explore the written Islamic heritage. The findings indicate that according to Sharia teachings and the opinions of Islamic jurists, four fundamental principles can be considered as the foundations of Islamic international relations: 1) The Rule of Dignity (Karāmah), 2) the Rule against Defamation of Religion, 3) Rule of Denying Means (Nafy al-Sabīl), and 4) Rule of No Harm (Lā Darar) with the Rule of Obligation (al-Iltizām) also being a subset and function of this rule.