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Concept of Human Dignity in Islamic Thought

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  • Dr. Vaffi Foday Sheriff

    (Department of Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto-Nigeria)

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This paper focuses on human dignity in Islamic thought. It has been presented in seven segments beginning with an introduction and followed by conceptual definition of the related terms and the differences between dignity and pride. The paper also discussed the views of some Muslim scholars on Human dignity. It further examines the position of Islamic thought on some articles in universal declaration of Human Rights and the inherent Dignity. Moreover, some ethics that help in preserving human dignity are highlighted. The researcher adopted in writing this paper, a critical analytical method to achieve the objectives of the research.

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  • Dr. Vaffi Foday Sheriff, 2019. "Concept of Human Dignity in Islamic Thought," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 3(1), pages 148-155, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:3:y:2019:i:1:p:148-155
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