The Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective provides the most detailed study to date on the subject of the dignity of man from the perspective of Islam. M H Kamali sets out the proclamations on human dignity found in the Qur'an and then discusses topics pertaining to or resulting from human dignity: the physical and spiritual nobility of man; God's love for humanity; the sanctity of life; and the necessity for freedom, equality and accountability. Finally, the author examines the measures that the Sharia has taken to protect human dignity and to promote it in social interaction. The discussion is here presented in the light of the debate on the universality of human rights as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
ISBN: | 9781903682005 |
Publication date: | 1st January 2002 |
Author: | Mohammad Hashim Kamali |
Publisher: | The Islamic Texts Society an imprint of Islamic Texts Society |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 100 pages |
Series: | Fundamental Rights and Liberties in Islam Series |
Genres: |
Islam Islamic life and practice Human rights, civil rights Public international law: human rights Shariah law |