Human Right in Islam is Jamaal al-Din M. Zarabozo’s detailed examination of contemporary human-rights thought and its underlying philosophical assumptions. Rather than asking only whether Islam conforms to modern rights frameworks, the book considers how rights are defined, justified and ordered within an Islamic worldview.
Zarabozo argues that human-rights frameworks are not philosophically neutral: they rest on assumptions about truth, human nature, freedom and the good life. He therefore shifts the question from whether Islam can be adjusted to contemporary rights schemes to which worldview can establish and protect the rights people genuinely need.
The discussion compares modern rights discourse with guidance grounded in revelation. It considers human dignity, justice, moral responsibility, individual and social welfare, and the way an Islamic society is organised so that rights can be exercised beneficially rather than separated from duties or the consequences of human choices.
Why this book is worth reading
- Moves beyond slogans to examine the foundations of human-rights claims.
- Presents a substantial Islamic contribution to a major contemporary debate.
- Includes detailed discussion and reference material for serious study.
Who is it for?
Best suited to adult readers, students of shariah and contemporary thought, educators, researchers, and readers interested in Islam, law, ethics and society.
About the author
Jamaal al-Din M. Zarabozo is an Islamic teacher, lecturer and prolific English-language author. His works cover Islamic belief, hadith, law, worship and contemporary questions, and are known for extended analysis supported by classical Islamic sources.
Book details
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Author: Jamaal al-Din M. Zarabozo
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Publisher: Dakwah Corner Bookstore
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Binding: Paperback
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Pages: 413
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Edition: 1st edition, 2024
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ISBN: 9786297545257
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Dimensions: 23 × 15.5 × 2 cm
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Weight: 800 g
