Human Rights

Azizah al-Hibri
Azizah al-Hibri: Muslim professor, lawyer, and advocate for human rights and Islamic jurisprudence.
Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam
A declaration issued by the Organization of the Islamic Conference in 1990 asserting that fundamental rights and freedoms in Islam are an integral part of Shariah.
Committee for the Defense of Legitimate Rights (CDLR)
The first independent human rights organization in Saudi Arabia, established to uphold Islamic standards and human rights.
Human Rights in Islam
Examining the concept of human rights within Islamic law and its interaction with international human rights standards
Muhammad al-Masari
Saudi opposition figure and leader of the Committee for the Defense of Legitimate Rights, known for his advocacy and use of international media.
Muzaffar, Chandra
Malaysian intellectual and human rights activist known for his work on human rights, intercivilizational dialogue, and progressive political movements.
Osman, Fathi
Egyptian-born academic, writer, and leading Muslim liberal thinker, known for advocating Islamic reform based on democracy and human rights.
Universal Islamic Declaration of Human Rights (UIDHR)
An Islamic counterpart to the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights, outlining human rights based on traditional Islamic law.
ʿItq (عتق‎)
Explore the term 'ʿItq (عتق‎),' its definition, legal implications, and importance in the context of Islamic law and human rights. Understanding the concept of emancipation of slaves and its historical and theological background.

Dictionary of Islam

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