Human Dignity and the Rule of Law

Ways of Respecting Human Dignity in Islamic Law

Qur’anic verses and hadiths certify that Allah has bestowed dignity upon mankind. Therefore, man essentially deserves respect. Islamic law has primarily made use of two ways to safeguard human dignity. First, there are prohibitions in Islamic law that safeguard man’s dignity. Second, the penal laws of Islam restrict punishments to those cases where they are absolutely necessary. In this article...

Human dignity in bioethics and law.

the role of human dignity in private law

“human dignity” is mentioned in both the instruments of international human rights and the national constitutions of countries, and is often recognized either as a justification of “rights” or as one of the constitutional rights. this issue has a special place in the constitution of iran as well. consistent with the international and national human rights instruments, in different legal systems...

Freedom and Human Dignity

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The rule of Mitigation of Damages in Medical Law and the Influence of Religious Beliefs in Applying this Rule (Comparative Study with American Law)

When one hurts or sustains a loss or damage due to harmful act, he or she shouldn't be motionless and after that, claim restitution but should act reasonably and do his or her best for blocking or decreasing of loss. The question is. Can this rule also apply to medical law? When patient hurts or subject to hurt because of physician's or other related persons' mistake, injured person should do a...