"In Pursuit of Justice: The Jurisprudence of Human Rights in Islam" is a 500-page examination of critical issues facing Muslim Americans, foremost among which is the ability to reconcile Islamic law with democratic principles. It is a critical and insightful study of Islam and democracy.
This book covers various human rights subject matters from an Islamic persprective. Subjects include Justice, Constitutionalism, Democracy, Sanctity of Life, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, The Status of Women, Non-Muslims, Property Rights, Citizenship, Freedom of Association, Freedom of Movement, Children, Security of Person, Slavery, Social Services, and more.
Read an excerpt, Chapter 6, from this title:
Chapter 6 (PDF)
ISBN: 0977440400
Author: Dr. Maher Hathout (with Uzma Jamil, Gasser Hathout, Nayyer Ali)
Publisher: Muslim Public Affairs Council (January 2006)
Pages: 485
Binding: Paperback |
