This groundbreaking book examines the relationship between contemporary Islam and peacemaking by tackling the diverse interpretations, concepts and problems in the field of Islamic peacemaking. Exploring Islamic law, history and theory, Huda offers possibilities for nonviolent interventions, peacemaking, the implementation of human rights, the reinterpretation of texts, peace education instruction, and employing successful mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills in an Islamic context.