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Universal Islamic Declaration of Human Rights

At a time when Human Rights is being abused and expressed vociferously throughout the World and on the other hand Muslims suffer humiliation through this abuse, are being accused by Western media of violating them; it becomes an opportune moment to illustrate to the world at large, that Islam champions the cause of Human Rights both in the Holy Quran and in the traditions of the Prophet Mohamed (May Peace be on his soul). Hence Sailan Muslim (Youth Division) will serialize regularly Twenty One important aspects of Human Rights in Islam.

In his Forward to this series, the Secretary General of the Islamic Council, Mr. Salem Azzam,  says that “Islam gave Mankind an ideal code of Human rights fourteen centuries ago These rights aim at conferring honor and dignity on mankind and eliminating exploitation, oppression and injustice. Human rights in Islam are firmly rooted in the belief that God and God alone, is the law giver and the source of all human rights. Due to their Divine origin, no ruler, government, assembly or authority can curtail or violate in any way the human rights conferred by God, nor can they be surrendered”.

“Human rights in Islam are an integral part of the overall Islamic order and it is obligatory on all Muslim governments and organs of society to implement them in letter and in spirit within the framework of that order. It is unfortunate that Human rights are being trampled upon with impunity in many countries in the world, including some Muslim countries. Such violations are a matter of serious concern and are arousing the conscience of more and more people throughout the world. I sincerely hope that this Declaration of Human Rights will give a powerful impetus to the Muslim peoples to stand firm and defend resolutely and courageously the rights conferred to them by God”.

“ The Declaration of Human Rights is the second fundamental document proclaimed by the Islamic council to mark the beginning of the 15th Century of the Islamic era, the first being The Universal Islamic Declaration announced at the International Conference on The Prophet Mohamed (peace and blessings be upon him) and his message, held in London from 12 to 15th April 1980..The Universal Islamic Declaration of Human Rights is based on the Quran and the Sunnah and has been compiled by Muslim scholars, jurists, and representatives of Islamic movements and thought.

May God reward them all for their efforts and guide us along the right path.”

Universal Islamic Declaration of Human Rights

In the Name of Allah the Most Compassionate, Most Gracious and Merciful

Al Quran, Chapter 3 v.138.(Al Imran), states:-

“This is a declaration for Mankind and a guidance and instruction to those who fear God.”

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