Islam has given various human rights to every individual. Below is an overview of these:
An Islamic state ensures human rights by securing the life and property of every citizen, Muslim or non Muslim. It safeguards their honor, so that they are not to be insulted or ridiculed by anyone. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) clearly mentioned this fact by saying:
“Surely your blood, property, and honor are unbreakable.” (Narrated by Sahih Bukhari and Musnad Ahmad)
Islam deeply condemns Racism and stresses human rights and equality.
“O mankind! Be careful of your duty to your Lord Who created you from a single soul and from it created its mate and from them twain hath spread abroad a multitude of men and women. Be careful of your duty toward Allah in Whom ye claim (your rights) of one another, and toward the wombs (that bare you). Lo! Allah hath been a watcher over you.” (Holy Quran 04:01)
Therefore it is very important that one must pay attention to human rights as this has been mentioned in our religion many times. Unlike other religions, Islam is a strong supporter of human rights and believes in justice and equality.
Islam is against giving extra favors to any individual on the grounds of power; possession or race. God has created all humans as equal, and their superiority over one another is only due to piety. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said in his last sermon:
“All mankind is children of Adam and Eve, and there is no superiority for an Arab over a non Arab or a non Arab over an Arab; similarly there is neither any superiority for a white over a black nor a black over white except by piety.”
Racism is amongst the greatest troubles, mankind is facing today. The developed nations are powerful enough to send a person on the moon but are powerless to stop a tiff between the two. Islam has laid so many wonderful examples since the era of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), to favor human rights and to eliminate racism. Hajj or Pilgrimage to Makkah is one of the best examples of Muslim brotherhood, where millions of Muslims across the globe gather at one place, irrespective of nation or race.
Islam is the most just religion. God commands us be just with enemies as well by stating:
“…And let not the hatred of others make you avoid justice. Be just: that is nearer to piety….”
(Quran 5:8)
Holy Prophet (PBUH) said:
“There are seven categories of people whom God will shelter under His shade on the Day when there will be no shade except His. [One is] the just leader.”(Sahih Muslim)
Holy Prophet (PBUH) ensured those who are not dealt justice or are deprived of their rights in this world, to be compensated on the Day of Resurrection, by saying:
“On the Day of Judgment, rights will be given to those to whom they are due (and wrongs will be redressed)…” (Sahih Muslim # 2582, Musnad Ahmad 7163)
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