dar al-sulh (dār al-ṣulḥ)

(Language: Arabic)

Short Description: The abode of peace

Long Description: 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.

Sources: Islam, Fundamentalism, and the Betrayal of Tradition, edited by Dr. Joseph Lumbard