Mona Samadi examines the sources of gender differences within the Islamic tradition, with particular focus on guardianship, and describes the opportunities and challenges for advancing the legal status of women.
Mona Samadi examines the sources of gender differences within the Islamic legal tradition and describes how Islamic law entitles individuals to justice according to their status, abilities and potential.
Although the term human rights, in the modern sense, is a conceptual innovation, it may be said that the human struggle, since early times, has been to determine certain rights and freedoms for man. This text includes sections on Islamic legislation, Islamic Family Law, the Rights of Children and Women, and Polygamy.
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) is proud to support Dr. Bekim Hasani's book; this is a welcome addition to the knowledge base of English readers. Dr. Rateb Jneid, AFIC President The Islamic Certification Council of Victoria (ICCV) proudly supports the great work produced in this book by Dr Bekim Hasani and urges Muslims and non-Muslims to read and understand the importance of human rights, which is set in the teachings of Islam, and how Islam established these rights from the first message in the Holy Qur'an - “read”. Mohamed Koyu, ICCV Acting Head of Operations & Quality This book provides a comprehensive explanation of human rights in Islam and will benefit both Muslim and non-Muslim communities in the west to understand Islam. Naim Tërnava, Grand Mufti of Kosova
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) is proud to support Dr. Bekim Hasani's book; this is a welcome addition to the knowledge base of English readers.
Deepening the discussion of the relationship between Islamic law and human rights, this volume gathers leading experts in both fields to examine how each system protects and limits fundamental freedoms. From gender equality to freedom of religion the book explores the main flashpoints in the debate, examining the operation of the law in context.
Deepening the discussion of the relationship between Islamic law and human rights, this volume gathers leading experts in both fields to examine how each system protects and limits fundamental freedoms.
Explains the philosophy of human welfare in the legislation of the religion of Islam. Chapters: Sources of Islamic Legislation; The Holy Quran; The Sunna; al-Ijma (the consensus opinions); al-ljtihad (endeavor); al-Qiyas (analogy); al-Istihsan (approval); al-Masalih al-Mursala (public interest); Sadd al-Dhara'i' (precautionary measures); al-'Urf (custom); al-Istishab (legal presumption); Shar'u man Qablana (pre-Islamic religion); Qawl al-Sahabi (companion's legal opinion); the establishment of the four major schools of Sunni jurisprudence; general characteristics of Islamic law; Islamic philosophy of human rights; Islamic family law; economic rights; political rights; the universal dimension of human rights; and bibliography.
Civil Liberties, Human Rights, and International Law
Toward an Islamic Reformation is an ambitious attempt to modernize Islamic law, calling for reform of the historical formulations of Islamic law, commonly known as Shari'a that is perceived by many Muslims to be part of the Islamic faith. As a Muslim, Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im is sensitive to and appreciative of the delicate relationship between Islam as a religion and Islamic law. Nevertheless, he considers that the questions raised here must be resolved if the public law of Islam is to be implemented today. An-Na'im draws upon the teachings and writings of Sudanese reformer Mahmoud Mohamed Taha to provide what some have called the intellectual foundations for a total reinterpretation of the nature and meaning of Islamic public law.
Toward an Islamic Reformation is an ambitious attempt to modernize Islamic law, calling for reform of the historical formulations of Islamic law, commonly known as Shari'a that is perceived by many Muslims to be part of the Islamic faith.
An Introduction to Key Debates between Islamic Law and International Human Rights Law
Is there a basis for human rights in Islam? Beginning with an exploration of what rights are and how the human rights discourse developed, Abdullah Saeed explores the resources that exist within Islamic tradition. He looks at those that are compatible with international human rights law and can be garnered to promote and protect human rights in Muslim-majority states. A number of rights are given specific focus, including the rights of women and children, freedom of expression and religion, as well as jihad and the laws of war. Human Rights and Islam emphasises the need for Muslims to rethink problematic areas of Islamic thought that are difficult to reconcile with contemporary conceptions of human rights.
Human Rights and Islam emphasises the need for Muslims to rethink problematic areas of Islamic thought that are difficult to reconcile with contemporary conceptions of human rights.
