Islamic Perspective on Crime and Punishment
Islamic perspective on crime and punishment
Implementation of human right charter in Islamic state:
Islam gives guidance for entire life and it gave a comprehensive global code for respecting human rights 1400 years ago. The last sermon of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W) which is the complete charter on human rights, and lasting peace and security is possible by implementing it. Implementation of human right charter in Pakistan:
Islam is a religion of universal application, as it emphasizes peace, democracy, and moderation and human rights including tolerance of political groups, religious communities and sects which are in minority in a country. The Constitution of 1973 which was unanimously adopted, clearly states that Pakistan is basically a democracy guided by the Islamic principles and values no law would be made contrary to the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah. Notably, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in his sermon at Hajja tul Wida issued directions for protection of life, property and dignity of the whole mankind. The sermon became a charter of democracy which was included in the constitutions of the western elected governments in one way or the other.
While addressing the Constituent Assembly on August, 11 1947, Quaid-i-Azam who wanted Pakistan as a democratic state, said that he did not want Pakistan to be a theocratic state. He wanted Pakistan to be a liberal, secular and progressive state where both Muslims and non-Muslims were treated as citizens of equal status. Besides, Islam respects women, while democracy also advocates the same.
The situation of human rights in Pakistan is complex as a result of the country's diversity, large population, its status as a developing country and a sovereign, Islamic republic as well as an Islamic democracy with a mixture of both Islamic and colonial secular laws. The Constitution of Pakistan provides for fundamental rights, which include freedom of speech, freedom of thought, freedom of information, freedom of
Implementation of human right charter in Islamic state:
Islam gives guidance for entire life and it gave a comprehensive global code for respecting human rights 1400 years ago. The last sermon of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W) which is the complete charter on human rights, and lasting peace and security is possible by implementing it. Implementation of human right charter in Pakistan:
Islam is a religion of universal application, as it emphasizes peace, democracy, and moderation and human rights including tolerance of political groups, religious communities and sects which are in minority in a country. The Constitution of 1973 which was unanimously adopted, clearly states that Pakistan is basically a democracy guided by the Islamic principles and values no law would be made contrary to the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah. Notably, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in his sermon at Hajja tul Wida issued directions for protection of life, property and dignity of the whole mankind. The sermon became a charter of democracy which was included in the constitutions of the western elected governments in one way or the other.
While addressing the Constituent Assembly on August, 11 1947, Quaid-i-Azam who wanted Pakistan as a democratic state, said that he did not want Pakistan to be a theocratic state. He wanted Pakistan to be a liberal, secular and progressive state where both Muslims and non-Muslims were treated as citizens of equal status. Besides, Islam respects women, while democracy also advocates the same.
The situation of human rights in Pakistan is complex as a result of the country's diversity, large population, its status as a developing country and a sovereign, Islamic republic as well as an Islamic democracy with a mixture of both Islamic and colonial secular laws. The Constitution of Pakistan provides for fundamental rights, which include freedom of speech, freedom of thought, freedom of information, freedom of