‘This Tremor of Western Wisdom’: A Muslim Response to Human Rights and the Declaration

Amir Hussain

‘This Tremor of Western Wisdom’: A Muslim Response to Human Rights and the Declaration

Amir Hussain

California State University, Northridge

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Abstract

This volume outlines the approaches to human rights and responsibilities within the different world religions. Featuring contributions from over 15 scholars, the book covers such key issues as women's rights, the role of international law, and responsibility for the environment. It also includes a Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the World's Religions, presented at the third Parliament of the World Religions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Human Rights and Responsibilities in the World Religions
Place of Publication	Oxford
Publisher	Oneworld Press
Pages	169-177
State	Published - 2003
Externally published	Yes

Disciplines

Human Rights Law
Islamic Studies

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‘This Tremor of Western Wisdom’: A Muslim Response to Human Rights and the Declaration

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