International Human Rights and Islamic Law

Name: International Human Rights and Islamic Law
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ISBN: 9780199285402

ISBN-10: 0199285403

ISBN-13: 9780199285402

Edition: 2005

Authors: Mashood A. Baderin

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This volume examines the important question of whether or not international human rights and Islamic law are compatible. It asks whether Muslim States can comply with international human rights law whilst adhering to Islamic law. The traditional arguments on this subject are examined and responded to from both international human rights and Islamic legal perspectives. The volume engages international human rights law in theoretical dialogue with Islamic law, facilitating an evaluation of the human rights policy of modern Muslim States. International Human Rights and Islamic Law formulates a synthesis between these two extremes, and argues that although there are differences of scope and…

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List price: $89.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/4/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 302
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.21" long x 0.69" tall
Weight: 1.034



Dedication


Acknowledgements


Preface


Table of Cases


Table of Treaties and Declarations


Glossary



Introduction



Human Rights and Islamic Law



The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) in the Light of Islamic Law



The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) in the Light of Islamic Law



Conclusion


Annex: The Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam


Bibliography