dar al-sulh
(dār al-ṣulḥ)
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"The abode of peace" |
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"The abode of peace"; refers to lands or countries with which Muslim states have a formal agreement of peace. According to Islamic law, the agreement in question is for five or ten years but can be extended indefinitely. |
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Islam, Fundamentalism, and the Betrayal of Tradition, edited by Dr. Joseph Lumbard |
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