Human Rights and media strategies in the context of the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)

Abstract

Islam opened the ideas of equality of mankind, human dignity, divine unity and religious tolerance, thereby allowing people to participate in the social, economic, spiritual and intellectual fields. Islam affirms faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human persons in the equal rights of men and women. This article spells out the meaning of equality and how it can be achieved. Islam give special status to human rights. The concept of human rights with special reference to women rights have been discussed in the light of Khutbatul Hajatul Wida the last message of Prophet (Muhammad Peace be upon him) The Khutaba is the charter of human rights, which give protection to women. The article also describes the communication strategies and sets the role of media in achieving the women's rights in accordance with Qur'an and Sunnah. The means of communication in a society usually reflect the economic, social, political and religions conditions of the society. The communication means to motivate directly. To discharge these functions effectively in Islamic world or community and to achieve human rights, the communication means should have a clear perception about broader Islamic objectives which guide their day to day work.