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Tagalog book on intersections between IHL and Islamic jurisprudence launched

"IHL and Islamic law" book in Tagalog displayed on a desk

International humanitarian law, also known as the rules of war, aims to protect people from the devastating effects of armed conflict. A 76-page book that was originally written in Arabic and introduces readers to the convergences between IHL and Islamic jurisprudence is now available in Tagalog.

Panimula sa Internasyonal na Batas ng Armadong Labanan sa Islam (“Introduction to International Humanitarian Law in Islam”) was launched in Makati City on 26 June by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), which partnered together to produce the book’s translation into Tagalog. Filipino - the national language and main lingua franca of the Philippines - was mainly derived from Tagalog.

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From left to right: Layal Neaimeh, ICRC humanitarian affairs coordinator; Iskak Racman, Legal Officer, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Liaison Office in Metro Manila; Johannes Bruwer, head of ICRC Philippine delegation; Prof. Julkipli Wadi, Dean, Institute of Islamic Studies, University of the Philippines - Diliman; Dr. Yusoph Mando, President, Regional Da'wah Council - Philippines
From left to right: Layal Neaimeh, ICRC coordinator for humanitarian affairs; Iskak Racman, Legal Officer, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Liaison Office in Metro Manila; Johannes Bruwer, head of ICRC Philippine delegation; Prof. Julkipli Wadi, Dean, Institute of Islamic Studies, University of the Philippines - Diliman; Dr. Yusoph Mando, President, Regional Da'wah Council - Philippines

 

The book launch guests with their own copies of the new publication
The book launch guests with their own copies of the new publication

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Johannes Bruwer, head of ICRC Philippine delegation, speaking on a podium

This book emphasizes the long standing rules on protection, protecting civilians, prisoners, and non-combatants during armed conflict.

Johannes Bruwer, head of ICRC Philippine delegation

Prof. Julkipli Wadi, Dean, Institute of Islamic Studies, University of the Philippines - Diliman speaking on a podium

Today's situation — particularly in the Middle East — affects us all; a situation that makes it imperative to promote the principles of international humanitarian law

Prof. Julkipli Wadi, Dean, Institute of Islamic Studies, University of the Philippines - Diliman

Dalisay Macadawan, Officer-in-charge, National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, speaking on a podium

This book fights the misinformation and prejudices that are being fabricated to justify violence. 

Dalisay Macadawan, Officer-in-charge, National Commission on Muslim Filipinos

Layal Neaimeh, ICRC Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs, speaking on a podium

Translating this important work in Tagalog is a significant step in deepening the understanding of both Muslim and non-Muslim Filipinos on the intersection between Islam and the humanitarian principles that govern armed conflict.

Layal Neaimeh, ICRC coordinator for humanitarian affairs