Human Rights and the Prophet Muhammad Q & A Session
By
Discover Islam Team
Apr.
30, 2006
“There
are a number of principles that form the foundation of human rights tradition in
Islam, foremost among which is the Qur’anic declaratio n of the equality of
human beings... Another central principle is the freedom of consciousness that
is the right of people to follow their own convictions,” Dr. Louay M. Safi,
Executive Director of ISNA’s Leadership Development Center, wrote in a live
dialogue hosted by IslamOnline.net.
Does
Islam have a place for human rights? What is Islam’s perception of freedom of
expression? Dr. Louay Safi answered these and other questions about Islam and
the concept of human rights. Read the full transcript of the live dialogue, by
clicking here.
