The principle of human dignity in Islamic conception

Abstract

The principle of human dignity in Islamic conceptionThe emergence of Islamic Law (Sharia) has based on the principle of human dignity which Islamic law has guaranteed to human the being from the beginning of his creation. Islamic law has continued to support this principle by an educational approach strengthening its roots in the human soul; and by inserting this principle in its doctrine, ethics, and deeds with a balanced and integrated vision, that is compatible with its human descent nature and its gracious origin that is distinct from all the other creatures. That in order to protect human psyche from the material and moral humiliation, enhancing the pride within human soul by its slavery to God Almighty and establishing his divine approach. This principle empowers its authentic dimensions within the human soul and purifies it from its false aspects. That makes human dignity represents the bright image of human rights, legitimate duties, and an obvious vision of building a society that ensures value and importance for each individual.The Islamic conception of the principle of human dignity has been an integrated conception of its primary and secondary components, including its physical and moral dimensions, fair in determining what is private and general among people, and balanced in establishing the aspects of psyche in a way that results in the development of human personality which has been the successor upon the land of God according to His legislative approach.Depending on the importance of the principle of human dignity in achieving the human education, the research aims to consolidating this principle in the light of the Islamic perception by revealing its physical and moral dimensions, and its types according to the human-self to which it is related among the private and public.