سائبر وارفئیر اور اخلاقیات جنگ کا اسلامی تصور

Cyber Warfare and the Islamic Concept of War Ethics

Abstract

In the contemporary world, the nature of warfare is rapidly transforming, and cyber warfare has emerged as a new and complex domain that significantly influences the balance of power among states. Attacks targeting information systems, digital infrastructure, and national security not only intensify the impacts of conventional warfare but also raise new questions regarding the ethics of war. The Islamic principles of warfare—particularly justice, non-aggression, protection of property and infrastructure, and safeguarding civilian populations—play a central role in determining the lawful and unlawful dimensions of cyber operations. This study examines whether modern cyber actions align with the ethical standards outlined in Islamic teachings. Furthermore, the research analyzes the extent to which targeting an adversary’s communication systems, informational networks, or economic structures in the digital sphere corresponds with Islamic principles of justice, fulfilment of treaties, and the reduction of human suffering. Findings reveal that although cyber warfare represents a modern battleground, the overarching principles of Islamic law—such as the objectives of Shari ‘ah, preservation of human dignity, and the concept of limiting warfare—provide clear ethical guidelines for its acceptable use.