Abstract

The notion of human rights represents a set of abstract values whoseconcretization is considered essential for ensuring a life of dignity. Theprocess through which the abstract rights are given a concrete expressionis far from being simple or straight forward. At issue is the impact of thehistorical and moral specificities of a particular culture on the way throughwhich human rights are perceived and interpreted. This article considersthe possibility of developing a tradition of human rights rooted in anIslamic worldview, and explores the impact of Islamic beliefs and values onthe interpretation and implementation of human rights.

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