Enforcement of International Human Rights Law in the Muslim World: A Conundrum of Paradoxes
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: International human rights law is considered as the foundation of human rights available universally to every human being both at international level, and national level via the states’ constitutions. However, the legacy of Islamic rights is rich in comparison to UN sponsored human rights. The compatibility between the two—Islamic and international human rights law—often faces paradoxes while implementing the rights in Islamic states. Shariah law, which is frequently viewed as being in opposition to international legal norms, is enforced by several Islamic regimes. The legitimacy and legacy of Islamic human rights are sometimes questioned in light of this perceived conflict. But when properly comprehended, Islamic teachings provide a thorough framework aimedat eradicating discrimination on all fronts. In order to demonstrate the rich history of Islamic rights and their conformity with international human rights law, this study utilizes a qualitative method. Islamic ideology, it is argued, is a comprehensive system that cannot be properly comprehended or applied in its component parts
Source: Social Sciences Spectrum
Authors: Dr. Syed Muhammad Farrukh Bukhari, Dr. Syed Murad Ali Shah, Khawaja Noor Ul Ain
Institution: University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Language: English
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411009664