HUMAN RIGHTS



A. Human Rights:
[Taken from a brochure published by the Islamic Cultural Center in Tempe, AZ, USA]

Islam protects all noble values and human rights. Freedom, equality, justice, and the right to life, liberty, and security of person are of prime concern in Islamic law.
"Whosoever kills a human being for other than manslaughter or corruption in the earth, it shall be as if he had killed all mankind, and whosoever saves the life of one, it shall be as if he had saved the life of all mankind . ." Qur'an 5:32.
'There is no compulsion in religion." Qur'an 2:256.
Islam places great emphasis on social justice. It opposes all those who exploit, oppress and deal unjustly with people.
''O you who believe: Be steadfast wit- nesses for Allah in equity and let not hatred of any people seduce you that you deal not justly. Be just: that is nearer to piety". Qur'an 5:8.