This is a declaration for mankind, a
guidance and instruction to those who fear God.
(Al Qur'an, Al-Imran 3:138)
(Al Qur'an, Al-Imran 3:138)
Foreword
Paris 21 Dhul Qaidah 1401 Salem
Azzam
19th September 1981 Secretary General
19th September 1981 Secretary General
Islam gave to mankind an ideal code
of human rights fourteen centuries ago. These rights aim at conferring honour
and dignity on mankind and eliminating exploitation, oppression and injustice.
Human rights in Islam are firmly
rooted in the belief that God, and God alone, is the Law Giver and the Source
of all human rights. Due to their Divine origin, no ruler, government, assembly
or authority can curtail or violate in any way the human rights conferred by
God, nor can they be surrendered.
Human rights in Islam are an
integral part of the overall Islamic order and it is obligatory on all Muslim
governments and organs of society to implement them in letter and in spirit
within the framework of that order.
It is unfortunate that human rights
are being trampled upon with impunity in many countries of the world, including
some Muslim countries. Such violations are a matter of serious concern and are
arousing the conscience of more and more people throughout the world.
I sincerely hope that this Declaration
of Human Rights will give a powerful impetus to the Muslim peoples to stand
firm and defend resolutely and courageously the rights conferred on them by
God.
This Declaration of Human Rights is
the second fundamental document proclaimed by the Islamic Council to mark
the beginning of the 15th Century of the Islamic era, the first being the Universal
Islamic Declaration announced at the International Conference on The
Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Message, held in
London from 12 to 15 April 1980.
The Universal Islamic Declaration
of Human Rights is based on the Qur'an and the Sunnah and has been
compiled by eminent Muslim scholars, jurists and representatives of Islamic
movements and thought. May God reward them all for their efforts and guide us
along the right path.
Paris 21 Dhul Qaidah 1401 Salem
Azzam
19th September 1981 Secretary General
19th September 1981 Secretary General
O men! Behold, We have created you
all out of a male and a female, and have made you into nations and tribes, so
that you might come to know one another. Verily, the noblest of you in the
sight of God is the one who is most deeply conscious of Him. Behold, God is
all-knowing, all aware.
(Al Qur'an, Al-Hujurat 49:13)
(Al Qur'an, Al-Hujurat 49:13)
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