Islam and human rights

Islam and human rights

By Ann Elizabeth Mayor

Book Description

In a world where religious traditions and universal human rights often appear to clash, Ann Elizabeth Mayor offers a nuanced exploration that challenges oversimplified assumptions about Islam's relationship with human dignity and freedom. This thoughtful examination moves beyond surface-level debates to investigate whether Islamic principles and legal frameworks genuinely conflict with internationally recognized human rights standards.

Mayor carefully analyzes contemporary Islamic human rights proposals, revealing how some interpretations may weaken protections established under international law. Rather than accepting broad generalizations about Islamic incompatibility with human rights, she delves into the rich complexity of Islamic legal tradition, demonstrating how selective interpretations can serve political agendas rather than authentic spiritual principles.

The author exposes how certain conservative factions strategically employ specific elements of Islamic heritage to oppose democratic values and human rights advancement. Through this critical lens, readers discover that the tension between Islam and human rights is not inherent to the faith itself, but often stems from deliberate political manipulation of religious texts and traditions.

This scholarly yet accessible work invites readers to move beyond stereotypes and engage with the genuine complexities surrounding faith, law, and human dignity. For those seeking deeper understanding of how spiritual traditions intersect with contemporary social justice issues, Mayor provides essential insights that illuminate both the challenges and possibilities within this vital conversation.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)

📄 Length: 223 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Civil rights (Islamic law)
  • ✓ Explore Droits de l'homme
  • ✓ Explore Civil rights, islamic countries
  • ✓ Explore Civil rights
  • ✓ Explore Droits de l'homme (Droit international)
  • ✓ Explore Human rights, islamic countries
  • ✓ Explore Islam
  • ✓ Explore Aspect religieux

Topics Covered

Civil rights (Islamic law) Droits de l'homme Civil rights, islamic countries Civil rights Droits de l'homme (Droit international) Human rights, islamic countries Islam Aspect religieux Mensenrechten Derechos políticos y civiles Religious aspects Human rights Religious aspects of Human rights POLITICAL ASPECTS Derechos humanos ISLAMIC COUNTRIES Human rights, religious aspects Droits de l'homme (droit islamique)

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