Jurisprudence of Resistance and Countering Soft Threats to Internal Security
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jecjl.733Keywords:
Jurisprudence of resistance, internal security, soft threats, soft power, foundations of resistance, counter, strategyAbstract
The jurisprudence of resistance, as an important branch of Islamic jurisprudence, is concerned with elucidating the Sharia rulings and legal principles governing resistance to oppression, the defense of rights, and steadfastness against aggressors. Using a descriptive-analytical method and library-based sources, this study seeks to evaluate and explain a theoretical framework grounded in the doctrine of authentic resistance in Islamic thought for confronting soft warfare and maintaining internal security and stability. The findings indicate that the jurisprudence of resistance rests on robust foundations, including the principle of negation of domination (nafy al-sabil), the principle of preventing hostile infiltration, the obligation to defend the integrity of Islam (defensive jihad), the principle of no harm (la darar), the principle of preserving the social and political order, the principle of justice, and the principle of dignity. Each of these principles has considerable potential for developing a theoretical framework for countering soft threats. The culture of resistance, through such components as opposition to hegemonic domination, a jihad-oriented spirit, and the revitalization of religious identity, also provides a clear perspective for achieving sustainable internal security. The Islamic defense system encompasses three categories of jurisprudential propositions—security-generating rules, security-threatening factors, and the rulings and regulations governing warfare—which together provide a comprehensive framework for safeguarding national security. Accordingly, by offering robust theoretical foundations and practical strategies, the jurisprudence of resistance can serve as an effective roadmap for countering soft warfare and strengthening internal security.
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