Human Rights in Islamic Societies: Muslims and the Western Conception of Rights

This book compares Islamic and Western ideas of human rights to determine which rights can be considered universal. It argues that human rights abuses are outcomes of complex systems and proposes a rigorous systems-thinking approach to address the challenge of human rights. It will be a valuable resource for scholars in religious studies, Islamic studies, Middle East studies, ethics, sociology, and law and religion.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into a comprehensive comparison of Islamic and Western notions of human rights, aiming to identify which rights, if any, can be deemed universal. This profound and intricate subject holds immense relevance in the realm of global politics and society, making it a crucial exploration. The arguments presented in this book are constructed by engaging with two influential works: William Talbotts' Which Rights Should Be Universal? (2005) and Abdulaziz Sachedinas' Islam and the Challenge of Human Rights (2014). By bridging the gap between cultural relativists and moral universalists, this book endeavors to offer a novel model for understanding human rights. It posits that human rights abuses result from complex systems, either by design or default, and thus advocates for a rigorous systems-thinking approach to address this challenge.

Engaging with a wide range of perspectives, from historical and contemporary Islamic and Western thought to relativist and universalist ideologies, this book provides a fresh and thought-provoking take on a perennially important issue. As such, it serves as an invaluable resource for scholars engaged in religious studies, Islamic studies, Middle East studies, ethics, sociology, and law and religion.

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367776176