INTERROGATING THE NEXUS BETWEEN ISLAMIC LAW AND THE DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
The concept of human dignity is a fundamental and crucial
aspect of every human being. This assertion holds way in
the sense that, as humans, there are certain rights and
dignity they ought to enjoy by being human. In addition,
these fundamental rights are inherent in humans, as
outlined in the Nigerian Constitution. They help protect the
sanctity of life, property, and individuals from degrading
treatment, irrespective of gender, status, or religious
beliefs. Against this background, this paper examines the
concept of human dignity in-depth, discussing its
significance through the lens of Islamic legal rulings. As
part of its findings, this research revealed the existence of
misconceptions about Islamic Law, which suggests that
human rights are not accorded and treated fairly as they are
in contemporary legal frameworks. It also revealed that
Muslims, especially women, are susceptible to illtreatment, as demonstrated by some set of customs. By
adopting a doctrinal approach, the paper employs the use
of primary sources of Islamic Law, that is, the Qur'an and
(Hadith) Sunnah, to erase misconceptions about the
position of Islamic Law on human dignity. By extension,
the paper examines other secondary sources of Islamic
Law, like the Universal Islamic Declaration of Human
Rights, as well as other relevant literature, considering the
importance and challenges encountered while attempting
to uphold the principle of human dignity. Importantly, this ...
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