Victimological Analysis of War Crime Victims in Light of Islamic Jurisprudential Teachings
Keywords:
War crimes, civilian victims, international criminal law, Islamic criminal lawAbstract
From the beginning of human history to the present, the world has witnessed countless conflicts, confrontations, and wars of varying scales. One of the key elements in this context is attention to victims and their needs and rights. Since the early days of criminal law in ancient societies to the modern era, the victim has played a central role in criminal proceedings and has been regarded as one of the main actors in this domain. The emergence of victimology movements in recent decades and their impact on crime reduction have redirected criminologists’ focus toward new perspectives, including civilian victims and support for those affected by war crimes. Today, war crimes, in diverse forms and with numerous victims, continue to threaten the survival of humanity. This reality necessitates a descriptive-analytical study to examine mechanisms for protecting victims. What is particularly significant in this regard is the implementation of practical policies aimed at safeguarding the rights of victims. The primary objective of the present study is to conduct a victimological analysis of those affected by war crimes in light of religious teachings. The findings of this research indicate that contemporary humanitarian law has developed specific rules for the conduct of war and the legal framework governing it. However, many of the principles emphasized in modern international legal systems had already been established in Islamic teachings, even before the formal emergence of human rights norms related to armed conflict.
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