Book edited by Ahmed Al-Dawoody (University of Birmingham/Al-Azhar University) & Anicée Van Engeland (Law Faculty, McGill University).

We would like to edit a book on the issue of the contemporary theories and practices of the Islamic tradition of jihad. The purpose is to gather a group of expertise from both the Muslim and Western Worlds who will approach this issue from various disciplines Approaches to jihad should be innovative.

Contributions can be made in any field (law, politics, social sciences, humanities and others) on the following non-exhaustive list:

- History of Jihad
- Jihad in the Quran
- Jihad in the Modern World
- Jihad and International Law (self-defense for example)
- Jihad and Universal Human Rights
- Islam and law of armed conflicts
- Ethics
- The Politics of Jihad
- Fundamentalism
- Terrorism

Any other topic not included in this list is welcome

Please send an abstract (maximum 500 words) with title of the proposed chapter, affiliation and contact information as well as a resume/CV by July 1st, 2009 to
Anicée Van Engeland anicee.vanengeland@mcgill.ca
&
Ahmed Mohsen Al-Dawoody: adawoody@hotmail.com