Four paradoxes of human dignity

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...

Kurdish Maternity Nurses’ Perspectives About Human Dignity

Background: Ethical standards of nursing profession emphasize that taking care of patients, showing respectful behavior, and preserving patients’ human dignity are important nursing priorities. Furthermore, since time immemorial, humanistic thinkers have always paid close attention to the issues of humanity and human dignity. Despite the emphasis of nursing texts on the importance of pres...

Comparative Study on the Verse of Dignity, kirama

In verse 70 of Al-Israa, the Holy Quran has stipulated on human rank, dignity, esteem and his superiority to the rest of the creatures. Based on the mentioned verse and commentators' viewpoints, the paper seeks to analyze the meaning of human dignity and how this verse signifies superiority of human to angels. Human being has been, even physiologically, of such a position that one may not find ...

Evaluation of Human Dignity (Based on the Views of Sayyid Musa al-Sadr) in Urban Renovation Policies; Case of Study: Economic Strategy for Renovation in Tehran Comprehensive Plan

Urban renovation is a strategic issue in Iran urban development, and it is considered in many urban documents. The deteriorated areas of cities may cause to a variety of social and economic problems for their inhabitants. Living in such areas, may deprive residents from opportunities (such as access to educational space, access to health services, and sense of belonging to a good neighborhood),...

A Concept of Human Dignity