Who or what determines Dar-al-Islam?

[Argh]

Heya,

It is my understanding that there is no consensus as to what makes a territory or state *Dar-al-Islam *or Darl-al-Harb. Is this true? It’s my limited understanding that some authorities say that a land, region, state, etc. only qualifies as Dar-al-Islam if it is under Islamic rule and law. That is, it is administered by Muslims under Islamic law. Others, to the contrary, say that if Muslims are allowed to practice their faith without restriction, but otherwise do not live under Islamic authorities and Islamic law, the place where they live can still be considered Dar-al-Islam.

Thanks.

 

[Kadaveri]

Greetings.

There is no consensus on what constitutes Dar Al-Islam and Dar Al-Harb. In fact many scholars consider these terms to be mostly redundant, as they were developed by Islamic jurists in the 9th-10th centuries and since the world has obviously changed a great deal since then it’s virtually impossible to find any situation similar enough for them to be easily applicable.

 

[Sam_777]

Heya,

It is my understanding that there is no consensus as to what makes a territory or state *Dar-al-Islam *or Darl-al-Harb. Is this true? It’s my limited understanding that some authorities say that a land, region, state, etc. only qualifies as Dar-al-Islam if it is under Islamic rule and law. That is, it is administered by Muslims under Islamic law. Others, to the contrary, say that if Muslims are allowed to practice their faith without restriction, but otherwise do not live under Islamic authorities and Islamic law, the place where they live can still be considered Dar-al-Islam.

Thanks.

Read this link it explains those many divisions.