Chapter 4: Islamic Perspective on International Relations

What is the legal foundation of International Relations (IR) in Islam based on?

• Hadith

• Sunnah

• Fiqh

• Shari’ah

Which two original sources form the basis of Shari’ah?

• Qur’an and Ijtihad

• Sunnah and Ijtihad

• Hadith and Fiqh

• Qur’an and Sunnah

What do traditionalists believe about the basis of foreign relations in Islam?

• It is irrelevant to religion

• It is solely about trade

• It depends on the attitude of non-Muslim groups

• It is based on peace

According to pacifists, what is the origin of foreign relations?

• Peace

• War

• Diplomacy

• Trade

What does the term 'Dar al-Islam' refer to?

• Where Islam dominates

• A non-Muslim territory

• A place of conflict

• Abode of war

What is the main goal of the Islamic state according to traditionalism?

• To promote trade

• To preach Islam

• To maintain peace

• To establish democracy

What does the Qur’an say about compulsion in religion?

• There is no compulsion

• Compulsion is necessary

• Compulsion is encouraged

• Compulsion is forbidden

What is the first stage of jihad during the Qur’anic revelation?

• Invading enemy lands

• Nonviolent and personal struggle

• Establishing diplomatic relations

• Fighting in self-defense

What is the purpose of building power according to the pacifist theory?

• For deterrence and self-protection

• To prepare for war

• To expand territory

• To dominate other nations

What does the pacifist theory say about the division of the world?

• It is permanent

• It is an emergency matter

• It is irrelevant

• It is based on trade relations