The Concept of Human Rights in Islam

Islam is the religion of peace and love. It was the bright light of this glorious religion that illuminated the deserts of Arabia, which were darkened by ignorance. It was due to the teachings of Islam that the brutal people of Arabia changed into the most civilized nation of the world. They were changed to such an extent that even the people of west adopted their ways of spending lives. Before the arrival of Islam in Arabia, there was no such thing known human rights. Mankind was treated like animals by their fellow races. Superiority based only upon wealth, color, and creed. Servants and women in particular were given no importance and had no respect. But then the golden Principals of Islam arrived. Guided by the light of Holy Quran our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) told the people living at that time about the concept of human rights in Islam.

Islam is a religion that has been devised by the supreme creator Allah almighty his self and that is the reason it is in accordance and matches well with human nature. A lot of importance is placed on human rights in Islam. Being the only religion that focuses upon peace and brotherhood, Islam is very strict about the rights Muslims have upon each other. The rights of humans that are highly valued in Islam are the rights of property, wealth and life. It is bounded upon every Muslim to show respect towards the rights that other human have. One thing that Islam stresses in particular is that no one is superior to another on the bases of color, creed and wealth. In the eyes of Allah, only one who respects others can be respected by Allah almighty, himself.

If anyone wants to have a look at the details of human rights allotted by Islam, then the best example can be found from the life of Holy Prophet PBUH. In fact he presented a complete charter of human rights during his speech that he made in Makah at the event of Hajj. In that speech, great emphasis was laid by Prophet Muhammad PBUH upon the importance of human rights in Islam. The best example of equality among mankind that has been supported by Islam can be seen during the annual Pilgrimage of Makah where Muslims belonging to different colors, races, regions and backgrounds wear the same dress and perform Hajj.

Humans are all considered equal and no concept of superiority exists. The killing of a fellow human is strictly prohibited in Islam and is considers as a very bad act. Women are given special rights and their importance has been made prominent. Hence one can say that the human rights listed Islam are a complete package that gives every man and woman their due respect.

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