A Call for the Ban on Autonomous Weapons (Killer Robots): A Perspective from Shariah and Human Rights

Authors

  • Dr. Yasir Ahmad Zeerak Visitng Lecturer, QAU Islamabad
  • Dr.Rahim Ullah Assistant Professor, Bahria University Islamabad
  • Dr. Muhammad Shah Faisal Assistant Professor, Alhamd Islamic University Islamabad

Abstract

Throughout history, humanity has consistently pursued power, often by using increasingly advanced and destructive weapons to dominate others. This drive for more efficient methods of warfare has led to the continuous development of sophisticated weaponry from swords to drones and nuclear bombs. The latest advancement in this trajectory is the rise of “Killer Robots,” or Fully Autonomous Weapons Systems, which can identify and attack targets without any human control. Since 2013, over one hundred countries have raised serious concerns about the ethical, legal, and humanitarian risks posed by these technologies. This paper explores the issue of autonomous weapons from the perspectives of Islamic law and international human rights, arguing for urgent global regulation.

Keywords: Killer Robots, Islamic Shariah, Human Rights

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Published

2025-05-11

How to Cite

Dr. Yasir Ahmad Zeerak, Dr.Rahim Ullah, & Dr. Muhammad Shah Faisal. (2025). A Call for the Ban on Autonomous Weapons (Killer Robots): A Perspective from Shariah and Human Rights. Sociology &Amp; Cultural Research Review, 3(02), 208–210. Retrieved from https://scrrjournal.com/index.php/14/article/view/217

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 02 (2025): Sociology & Cultural Research Review

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