The Dignity of Man : An Islamic Perspective, NEW,
*[A5] Paperback - 134 pages,
by Mohammad Hashim Kamali,
Published by The Islamic Texts Society, UK,
Part of the ''Fundamental Rights & Liberties Series.''



Description :


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 Qur’an and then discusses topics pertaining to or resulting from human dignity: the physical and spiritual nobility of man; God’s love for humanity; the sanctity of life; and the necessity for freedom, equality and accountability.


Finally, the author examines the measures that 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 the debate on the universality of human rights as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.



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.





Table of Contents :


---Introduction,

---Chapter [1]. The Qur’anic View of Human Dignity,
---Chapter [2]. Fraternity of Man,
---Chapter [3]. Man’s Physical and Spiritual Pre-eminence,
---Chapter [4]. God’s Love for Humanity,
---Chapter [5]. Right to Personal Safety,
---Chapter [6]. Dignity and Just Character ('Ada'lah),
---Chapter [7]. Man and the Universe,
---Chapter [8]. Dignity and Freedom,
---Chapter [9]. Commitment to Equality,
---Chapter [10]. Commitment to Virtue,
---Chapter [11]. Accountability in Government,
---Chapter [12]. Personal Privacy,
---Chapter [13]. Compassion and Tolerance,
---Chapter [14]. Social Decorum,
---Chapter [15]. Safeguards Against Physical Abuse,
---Chapter [16]. Dignity and the Objectives, (Maqasid) of the Shar'iah,
---Chapter [17]. Dignity and the Issue of Basic Human Needs.


---Conclusion,
---Glossary,
---Bibliography,
---Index.

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*Dimensions : 23.4 x 15.6cm.