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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 Quran and then discusses topics pertaining to or resulting from human dignity: the physical and spiritual nobility of man; Gods love for humanity; the sanctity of life; and the necessity for freedom, equality and accountability. Finally, the author examines the measures that the Shariah 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. This book goes a long way towards exploring an alternative to Western concepts of human rights. The Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective is part of a series of studies on fundamental rights and liberties in Islam and should be read with its companion volumes of Freedom, Equality and Justice in Islam, and Freedom of Expression in Islam.

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Author:   Mohammad Hashim Kamali
Publisher:   The Islamic Texts Society
Imprint:   The Islamic Texts Society
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.365kg
ISBN:  

9781903682036

ISBN 10:   1903682037
Pages:   134
Publication Date:   01 January 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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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 Shari'ah Chapter Seventeen: Dignity and the Issue of Basic Human Needs Conclusion Glossary Bibliography Index

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Prof Mohammad H. Kamali is Chairman of the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He was formerly Professor of Law at the International Islamic University Malaysia, where he taught Islamic law and jurisprudence for over twenty years.

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