In Pursuit of Justice

The Jurisprudence of Human Rights in Islam

April 10, 2006

In this historic contribution to a modern understanding of Islam, Dr. Maher Hathout examines core democratic and human rights principles from an Islamic perspective. Subjects include justice, constitutionalism, democracy, sanctity of life, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the status of women, non-Muslims, property rights, citizenship, freedom of association, freedom of movement, children, security of person, slavery, and social services.

"In Pursuit of Justice" was co-authored by Dr. Maher Hathout, Dr. Nayyer Ali, Dr. Gasser Hathout, and Uzma Jamil. Dr. Maher Hathout has also written the book Jihad vs. Terrorism. Dr. Gasser Hathout is a co-author of American Muslim Identity: Speaking for Ourselves.

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