The Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective
Author: Mohammad Hashim Kamali
Publisher: Islamic Texts Society
Year of Publication: 2002
Print Length: 134 pages
Genre: Islamic Studies / Dawah & Applied Science, Islamic Law & Jurisprudence, Theology, Ethics and Philosophy, Qur’anic Studies; Non-Fiction / Law
Topic: Islam, Ethics & Morality, Fundamental Rights and Liberties, Human Nature & Character, Human Psyche, Humanity, Identity, Ethics & Morality; Law, Jurisprudence, Legal Theory
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 Shari’ah 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.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. The Qur’anic View of Human Dignity
2. Fraternity of Man
3. Man’s Physical and Spiritual Pre-eminence
4. God’s Love for Humanity
5. Right to Personal Safety
6. Dignity and Just Character (‘Adalāh)
7. Man and the Universe
8. Dignity and Freedom
9. Commitment to Equality
10. Commitment to Virtue
11. Accountability in Government
12. Personal Privacy
13. Compassion and Tolerance
14. Social Decorum
15. Safeguards Against Physical Abuse
16. Dignity and the Objectives (Maqāṣid) of the Sharī’ah
17. Dignity and the Issue of Basic Human Needs
Conclusion
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Mohammad Hashim Kamali is an Afghan Muslim scholar who has taught and worked for many years in Malaysia. He is Founding Chairman and CEO of the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies, Malaysia (2007—continuing), and a world renowned scholar in his field of specialisation. He served as Professor of Islamic Law and Jurisprudence at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM, 1985–2004); and was Dean of the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation (ISTAC, 2004–2006). Currently, he is Senior Fellow at the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia, a Senior Fellow of the Academy of Sciences of Afghanistan, and also Senior Fellow of the Royal Academy of Jordan.
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