The dignity of man : an Islamic perspective
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The dignity of man : an Islamic perspective
Islamic Texts Society, 2002
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Originally published: Kuala Lumpur : Ilmiah, 1999
Includes bibliographical references (p. [109]-113) and index
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"The Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective" is the first volume in Prof M. H. Kamali's Fundamental Rights and Liberties in Islam Series. In "The Dignity of Man", Prof M. H. Kamali demonstrates how Islam considers the dignity of man to be the foundation for all humanity's rights and liberties. The author 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, Prof M. H. Kamali 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. "The Dignity of Man" goes a long way towards exploring an alternative to Western concepts of human rights and can be read in conjunction with the other six volumes in Prof M H Kamali's Fundamental Rights and Liberties in Islam Series.
Table of Contents
Introduction---Chapter One: The Qur'anic View of Human Dignity---Chapter Two: Fraternity of Man---Chapter Three: Man's Physical and Spiritual Pre-eminence---Chapter Four: God's Love for Humanity---Chapter Five: Right to Personal Safety---Chapter Six: Dignity and Just Character (Adalah)---Chapter Seven: Man and the Universe---Chapter Eight: Dignity and Freedom---Chapter Nine: Commitment to Equality---Chapter Ten: Commitment to Virtue---Chapter Eleven: Accountability in Government---Chapter Twelve: Personal Privacy---Chapter Thirteen: Compassion and Tolerance---Chapter Fourteen: Social Decorum---Chapter Fifteen: Safeguards Against Physical Abuse---Chapter Sixteen: Dignity and the Objectives (Maqasid) of the Shariah---Chapter Seventeen: Dignity and the Issue of Basic Human Needs---Conclusion---Glossary---Bibliography---Index
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