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Muslims and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): A Critical Appraisal of Ideals and Realities

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  • Noor Amali Bin Mohd Daud

    (Department of Usuluddin and Comparative Religion and Philosophy, Abdul Hamid Abu Sulayman, Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia)

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Introduced in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) aims at upholding the principle of respect for human rights and affirming the fundamental freedoms for all regardless of race, sex, language, or religion. However, a stark contrasts exist between the ideals conscripted in the Declaration and the realities observed on the ground. Escalating instances related to the violation of human rights were observed, even in the countries that pledged to promote the Declaration and agreed to legally bound themselves with its articles. Available literature, including various media coverage highlight these significant disparities making it crucial to revisit the Declaration and examine its practical implementation. This article employs historical, analytical and comparative method, to critically evaluate the UDHR, focusing on the position of Muslims within its framework. It investigates both the theoretical ideals and the practical challenges they face, questioning whether the Declaration effectively safeguard Muslim rights or if systemic biases and geopolitical factors have led to inconsistencies in its application.

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  • Noor Amali Bin Mohd Daud, 2025. "Muslims and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): A Critical Appraisal of Ideals and Realities," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(4), pages 960-967, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-4:p:960-967
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