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
fcund in ttk Qur’ in and then discusses topics vx•rtaining to or resulting
from human dignity: physical and spiritual nobility of man; God’s
}ove for humanity: the sanctity of life: and the necessity for freedom.
equaiity and accountability. Fmally, the author examines the measures
thar 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
tir debate in the universality Oi 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 can be read in conjunction
with M H Kamali •s titles Freedom, Equality and Justice in Islam and
Freedom of EXpression in Islam.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr Mohammad H. Kamali is Professor of Law at the International
Islamic University, Malaysia. where he has been teaching Islamic law
and jurisprudence Since 1985. Among other work published by Ilmiah
Publishers of Kuala Lumpur are Principles Q[lslamic Jurisprudence,
Islamic Commercial Law: An Analysis of Futures and Options.
Freedom of Expression in Islam and Freedom, Equality and Justice
in Islam.
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