Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam

Definition

The Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam is a declaration adopted by Muslim-majority countries in 1990, outlining the Islamic perspective on human rights in accordance with Sharia law. It emphasizes dignity, equality, and justice while highlighting differences from other human rights frameworks, particularly those seen in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Related terms

Sharia Law: A legal system derived from the Quran and Hadiths that governs not only religious rituals but daily life for Muslims.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: A landmark document adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, articulating fundamental human rights to be universally protected.

Civil Liberties: Fundamental rights and freedoms protected by law against infringement by governments or individuals, including freedom of speech, religion, and privacy