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Treatiesbetween Muslims and non-Muslims

Treatiesbetween Muslims and non-Muslims

Written by Dr. Ragheb Elsergany Introduction Peace was the basis of Muslims’ treaties with the other. Through such treaties the two sides – Muslims and the other – live in a state of peace,...

Human rights in Islamic civilization

Human rights in Islamic civilization

Written by Islamstory Introduction Western philosopher Nietzsche says: “The weak and failures should perish: first principle of our love of humanity. And they should be helped to do this”[1]! But the philosophy of Islam...

Freedom of belief in Islam

Freedom of belief in Islam

Written by Dr. Ragheb Elsergany Freedom of belief is one of the basics of Islam In a clear and basic rule about the religious freedom and the freedom of expression in Islam, God Almighty...

Freedom of slaves emancipation in Islam

Freedom of slaves emancipation in Islam

Written by Dr. Ragheb Elsergany Introduction Islam came to regain dignity for humanity regardless of their race and color. Islam made all human beings equal and made the principle of Taqwa (Piety) the only...

Islam – Human Rights

Islam – Human Rights

A common accusation against Muslim countries is that of not upholding human rights. Their citizens are characterized by the Western media as victims of horrendous transgressions against human decency and the basic universal guarantees....

Islam, Individualism and Human Rights

Islam, Individualism and Human Rights

Unlike the West, human rights in Islam are not absolute since they must always consider the teachings of Islam over all. Even then, the individual guarantees in Islam are unprecedented and are much more...