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Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

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.