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تحلیل تاثیر گفتمان حقوق بشر بر تحقق امت واحده اسلامی؛ مروری بر مشترکات حقوقی و دینی | ||
پژوهشنامه حقوق اسلامی | ||
مقالات آماده انتشار، پذیرفته شده، انتشار آنلاین از تاریخ 17 اسفند 1403 اصل مقاله (997.21 K) | ||
نوع مقاله: مقاله مروری | ||
شناسه دیجیتال (DOI): 10.30497/law.2025.247570.3685 | ||
نویسندگان | ||
ابراهیم موسیزاده1؛ علیاکبر داودیپور* 2 | ||
1استاد، گروه حقوق عمومی، دانشکده حقوق و علوم سیاسی، دانشگاه تهران، تهران، ایران. | ||
2دانشجوی دکتری حقوق بینالملل عمومی، دانشکده حقوق و علوم سیاسی، پردیس بینالمللی خلیج فارس، دانشگاه تهران، قشم، ایران. | ||
چکیده | ||
بر اساس نصوص قرآن کریم، دیگر موازین اسلامی و اصول قانون اساسی جمهوری اسلامی ایران، تلاش برای تشکیل و تحقق امت واحده اسلامی یک آرمان برجسته دینی است. علیرغم تلاشهای مختلف صورت گرفته در این راستا، بیگمان جوامع اسلامی فاصله قابل توجهی با نقطه مطلوب دارند. نظر به این امر، پرسش اصلی نوشتار حاضر این است که «چگونه میتوان از گفتمان حقوق بشر برای تحقق امت واحده اسلامی یاری جست؟» اهم یافتههای مقاله حاضر که با روش توصیفی تحلیلی و با تکیه بر مشترکات موجود میان موازین اسلامی و اصول حقوق بشری، همچون برادری، وحدت خانواده بشری، عدالت و کرامت انسانی، سامان یافته است، بدین شرح است که با توجه به وجود اصول، ارزشها و هنجارهای مشترک میان حقوق بشر و آموزههای اسلامی، میتوان با تکیه بر مشترکاتی همچون دعوت، تبلیغ، جدال احسن، همزیستی مسالمتآمیز، برادری، تعامل، کرامت انسانی و عدالت، گامهای موثری برای تحقق امت واحده اسلامی برداشت. گفتمان حقوق بشر با تقویت هویت مشترک و همبستگی اجتماعی، میتواند به عنوان ابزاری مؤثر در جهت تحقق اهداف امت واحده اسلامی عمل کند. در نهایت، این تحقیق نشان داده است که همسویی گفتمان حقوق بشر با آموزههای اسلامی، نهتنها امکانپذیر است، بلکه میتواند به ایجاد جامعهای عادلانه و همسو با اهداف دینی منجر شود. | ||
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امت واحده؛ حقوق بشر؛ خانواده بشری؛ برادری؛ عدالت؛ زبان مشترک | ||
عنوان مقاله [English] | ||
An Analysis of the Impact of Human Rights Discourse on the Realization of a Unified Islamic Ummah: A Review of Legal and Religious Commonalities | ||
نویسندگان [English] | ||
Ebrahim Mousazadeh1؛ Aliakbar Davoudipour2 | ||
1Professor, Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law and Political Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. | ||
2PhD Student in Public International Law, Faculty of Law and Political Sciences, Persian Gulf International Campus, University of Tehran, Qeshm, Iran. | ||
چکیده [English] | ||
∴ Introduction ∴ Human rights discourse has gained increasing prominence in the modern era as an influential framework for shaping international policies, legal systems, and cultural identities. Its universal claims of safeguarding dignity, liberty, and equality have led many nations and communities to integrate human rights principles into their own legal and ethical codes. Meanwhile, the concept of a Unified Islamic Ummah, rooted in Islamic teachings, aspires to create solidarity, justice, and a collective identity among Muslims and monotheists around the world. Although these two discourses—human rights and the Islamic Ummah—might initially appear divergent, both share certain foundational values, such as dignity and justice, that can foster a more harmonious global society. The intersection of human rights discourse and the Islamic Ummah is, however, complex. While universal human rights frameworks were formulated primarily against the backdrop of Western legal traditions, Islamic teachings have their own ethical and jurisprudential systems anchored in sources such as the Quran and Sunnah. This has led to debates on whether these two discourses are compatible or whether they inevitably clash. The manifestation of these debates can be seen in various cultural, legal, and political contexts. For example, universal human rights instruments advocate for principles such as freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and non-discrimination. Within many Muslim-majority societies, Islamic law may be interpreted in ways that either reinforce or appear to contradict certain aspects of international human rights conventions. Against this backdrop, globalization exerts additional pressure on Islamic communities. Rapid advancements in communication, the rise of multicultural societies, and the increasing interconnectedness of the world can simultaneously challenge and reinforce collective identities. On one hand, globalization brings about cultural homogenization and raises concerns that local religious traditions may become diluted. On the other hand, the same global networks can serve as a platform for Islamic scholars and institutions to engage in constructive dialogue, articulate diverse perspectives, and seek shared goals. Thus, understanding the ways in which human rights discourse can be reconciled with the vision of a Unified Islamic Ummah is particularly critical. Furthermore, contemporary challenges facing Islamic societies—ranging from political instability to social fragmentation—have underscored the urgency of constructing or reinforcing a shared sense of identity that resonates with a broad segment of believers. If human rights principles, such as dignity, fraternity, and justice, can be shown to be consistent with fundamental Islamic tenets, they may serve as a unifying force, creating stronger bonds within and among Muslim communities. Conversely, if these principles are perceived as inherently external or incompatible, they can become a source of internal conflict that undermines unity. Within this context, developing a nuanced understanding of how human rights discourse interacts with the theological, legal, and cultural aspects of Islamic thought could prove invaluable for policymakers, scholars, and religious leaders. ∴ Research Question ∴ In light of the foregoing considerations, the core inquiry guiding this study is: How can human rights discourse contribute to the realization of the concept of a Unified Islamic Ummah? This central research question reflects the tension between universalist claims embedded in modern human rights frameworks and the distinct vision of a unified community grounded in Islamic teachings. While numerous scholarly works have focused individually on human rights or on the idea of the Unified Islamic Ummah, there is a notable gap in the literature regarding their confluence and potential synergies. By targeting this question, the study seeks to offer a deeper exploration of whether, and under what conditions, a constructive overlap between human rights norms and Islamic principles can foster a more cohesive Muslim identity and, by extension, a stronger collective Islamic presence in global affairs. ∴ Research Hypothesis ∴ Based on preliminary observations and existing scholarship, the article posits the following primary hypothesis: By relying on the commonalities between human rights principles and Islamic teachings—especially values such as fraternity, justice, and human dignity—it is possible to strengthen internal cohesion and facilitate steps toward the realization of a Unified Islamic Ummah. Underlying this hypothesis is the assumption that certain core tenets of Islam share conceptual and practical parallels with international human rights discourse. Both frameworks stress the preservation of human life, the pursuit of social and economic justice, and the importance of moral accountability. Nevertheless, this proposition does not overlook potential areas of conflict; rather, it highlights the importance of engaging in interpretive processes that bring Islamic jurisprudential tradition into meaningful dialogue with contemporary global norms. By testing this hypothesis, the article aims to illuminate where these discourses converge and how tensions might be reconciled or mitigated through informed and respectful discourse. ∴ Methodology & Framework, if Applicable ∴ The study adopts an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on legal analysis, theological inquiry, and socio-political theory. First, it conducts a doctrinal review of international human rights instruments, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and subsequent treaties, in order to identify the overarching principles that define the global understanding of human rights. Second, it systematically examines select Islamic legal and theological sources—primarily the Quran, the Sunnah, and jurisprudential commentaries—to identify principles that resonate with or diverge from these global norms. Using a comparative analysis, the research highlights overlapping constructs—like the sanctity of life, the imperative of justice, and the emphasis on moral accountability—and explores how these shared elements might be leveraged to reinforce a sense of unity within the Islamic Ummah. Parallel to this textual and normative investigation, the study considers historical and contemporary case studies to illustrate how Muslim-majority societies have grappled with the practical implementation of human rights. By assessing successful examples of legal and policy frameworks that integrate human rights norms with Islamic principles, as well as instances of discord, the research seeks to build a robust analytical model for understanding this complex relationship. Finally, the article adopts an inductive reasoning process: drawing on specific cases, scholarly interpretations, and policy outcomes to infer broader insights about the capacity of human rights discourse to serve as a catalyst for unity within Islamic contexts. Rather than presenting a monolithic view of Islamic law or homogenizing international human rights discourse, the methodology remains attentive to the diversity of interpretations and applications in different cultural, historical, and political settings. Through this comprehensive framework, the study endeavors to provide policymakers, religious scholars, and academics with constructive pathways toward aligning human rights objectives and Islamic imperatives, without prematurely dismissing the genuine challenges inherent in this alignment. ∴ Results & Discussion ∴ The findings of this study underscore both the promise and complexity inherent in using human rights discourse to strengthen the realization of a Unified Islamic Ummah. On one hand, the research has demonstrated notable congruencies between the universal principles enshrined in international human rights instruments and the core tenets of Islamic teachings. Specifically, concepts such as fraternity, justice, human dignity, and the imperative of peaceful coexistence emerge as shared ethical pillars. These commonalities can serve as key catalysts for fostering social cohesion and collective identity among Muslims. When human rights principles are appropriately contextualized within Islamic jurisprudential frameworks, they can amplify values that lie at the heart of the Ummah, thus reinforcing unity among believers. Nevertheless, the study also identifies areas of tension that arise when universal human rights claims intersect with the specific legal and cultural norms of Muslim-majority societies. Some strains of jurisprudential thought may interpret certain components of human rights discourse as externally imposed or incompatible with local traditions. These tensions reveal that achieving harmony between the two discourses depends upon nuanced approaches to interpretation. Instead of a one-size-fits-all model, an integrative process—whereby Islamic legal experts and human rights advocates collaboratively explore the interpretive breadth and depth of both traditions—is most conducive to constructive engagement. From an empirical standpoint, the examination of legal, policy, and social measures employed across various Islamic countries confirms that constructive dialogue between these two discourses is not only possible but also has been partially realized. Initiatives that incorporate human rights education into religious curricula, support grassroots advocacy for women’s and minority rights within an Islamic framework, and encourage intergovernmental cooperation across Muslim-majority nations provide tangible evidence of how these shared values can be operationalized. In practice, such endeavors help mitigate the perception that human rights norms are strictly “Western” constructs, instead revealing their alignment with deeply rooted Islamic ethics. Additionally, the proliferation of digital platforms and social media presents both opportunities and challenges for deepening awareness of human rights values in Islamic contexts. On the one hand, new media can serve as a vehicle for disseminating knowledge about the compatibility of Islam and human rights, thereby facilitating community-building and dialogue. On the other hand, unregulated or partisan use of these platforms can exacerbate misunderstanding or fuel divisions. This underscores the need for skillful, well-informed communication strategies that highlight points of alignment, promote respectful debate, and foster collaborative initiatives among diverse stakeholders. ∴ Conclusion ∴ The impact of international human rights discourse on the concept of a Unified Islamic Ummah is inherently multifaceted. While innate tensions may arise between the universal claims of human rights and the distinctive vision of an Islamic Ummah, continuous and effective support for rights rooted in Islamic values is paramount to preserving the authenticity and relevance of Islamic faith in the modern world. This research sought to evaluate how human rights discourse contributes to the realization of a Unified Islamic Ummah, finding that an emphasis on shared principles such as fraternity, justice, human dignity, and peaceful coexistence can significantly advance the Ummah’s cohesion and integrity. Indeed, these points of concordance between Islamic teachings and human rights norms provide a powerful basis for collective identity, enabling Muslims to align modern legal frameworks with foundational religious principles. A principal contribution of this study is the delineation of practical approaches to fortify this alignment, including targeted human rights education programs within Muslim communities, the strategic use of social media to disseminate complementary Islamic and rights-based values, and the creation or enhancement of international institutions dedicated to collaboration among Islamic nations. By adopting these strategies, Islamic societies can both mitigate cultural or jurisprudential frictions and reinforce their internal solidarity. In light of these findings, future research is encouraged to conduct comparative analyses across diverse Islamic jurisdictions, investigate the evolving role of international bodies, and perform in-depth case studies. Such endeavors would shed further light on how best to reconcile Islamic legal and ethical frameworks with the global aspirations of human rights, thereby advancing the shared goal of a cohesive, equitable, and principled Islamic Ummah. | ||
کلیدواژهها [English] | ||
Unified Ummah, Human Rights, Human Family, Brotherhood, Justice, Common Language | ||
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