COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ISLAM AND UNIVERSALITY REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS: IMPORTANCE OF SUFISM IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SUSTAINABLE PEACE

Abstract

Islam is a unique religion and complete code of life that provides dimensions to all the domains of the life. This research article attempts to delve into the intricate relationship between Islam and human rights and their universality. Islam, as a major world religion, has its basic foundation on the golden principles advocating basic human rights. Islam carries a rich tapestry of beliefs, teachings, principles and practices that shape its stance and originality on various aspects of human rights. It is mentioned in Qura’an,

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّاسُ إِنَّا خَلَقْنَـٰكُم مِّن ذَكَرٍۢ وَأُنثَىٰ وَجَعَلْنَـٰكُمْ شُعُوبًۭا وَقَبَآئِلَ لِتَعَارَفُوٓا۟

“O humanity! Indeed, I created you from a male and a female, and made you into peoples and tribes so that you may ˹get to˺ know one another.”[1]

This article intends to expound the core principles of Islam that prioritize human dignity, human equality, tolerance, freedom, and compassion. It delves into the interpretation and explanation how these factors introduced by Islam contributed to establish a universal system that acclaims the vitality of basic human rights. Put on real application, these principles played role in defining the course of modern human rights discourse. Islam provides comprehensive solution and Sufism paves a way in the establishment of sustainable peaceful society. It acknowledges the complexities and nuances found in societies that have their roots in differences and that arise from differing cultural, historical, lingual, racial and regional perspectives. Sufism with ever existing principles of mutual love, respect and cooperation pave the way to dissolve the differences and create a society where all are acknowledged and accepted regardless of their colors, creed and race.

[1] Al Qura’an 49:13