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Human Rights in Islam

  • Zahid Ahmed

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the universal nature of Islam and diverse ways it is practiced particularly with regards to human rights. Students will explore the relationship between Islam and human rights. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam and the Rome Declaration on Human Rights in Islam will be discussed. Discussion of principles of human rights in Islam exploring support from Qur'an, as well as examples from 'Hadith' (example set by Prophet Muhammad ('pbuh)) in connection to contemporary practices, which demonstrate how human rights are defined and protected in Islam will also be provided.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPeace Education: Islamic Perspectives
EditorsNarinder Kakar, Sara Saeed Khan Niazi
Place of PublicationSan Jose, Costa Rica
PublisherUniversity for Peace, Asia and the Pacific Programme
Pages115-136
Edition1
ISBN (Print)9789977925608
Publication statusPublished - 2009

Keywords

  • Curriculum and Pedagogy Theory and Development
  • Islamic Studies

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