How does Islam guarantee human rights?
We are Muslims, and we are extremely proud of it.
According to the Qur'an, God has created all of humankind equal, and has
given each the right to pursue their own destiny. The life, honor and
property of all people in a Muslim society are considered sacred, whether
the person is Muslim or not. Racism, sexism and prejudice of any sort are
unacceptable in Islam. The Qur'an speaks of human equality in the following
terms:
"O humankind! We created you from a male and female, and made you into
nations and tribes, so that you may come to know one another. Truly, the
most honored of you in God's sight is the greatest of you in piety. God is
All-Knowing, All-Aware." (Qur'an 49:13)
The right to life is the most basic of human rights; the Qur'an equates the
unjust killing of a single person to killing all of humankind: "And whoever
kills a soul…, should be as though he has killed all of humankind."
(Qur'an 5:32)
Dealing equitably and protecting the rights of every individual is the
cornerstone of a Muslim society. God further states in the Qur'an: "O you
who believe! Stand up firmly for God, as witnesses to fair dealing, and let
not hatred of a people invite you to act inequitably; act justly, that is
nearer to piety, and be conscious of (your duty to) God, surely God is aware
of all that you do." (Qur'an 5:8).
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