The western universalism v. cultural relativism debate on human rights and islam: An ‘Aqīdah-based approach

Muhammadin, Fajri Matahati and Mohd Kamal, Mohd Hisham (2019) The western universalism v. cultural relativism debate on human rights and islam: An ‘Aqīdah-based approach. Afkar, 21 (2). pp. 175-216. ISSN 1511-8819

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Abstract

The human rights discourse of (Western) universalism versus cultural relativism in international law becomes interesting when Islam is put into the equation. Scholars incline to either side of the debate while trying to have something in between to bridge the differences. This article uses a literature doctrinal method and does not use the ‘third-person view’ used by most scholars. Rather, this article uses an ‘aqīdah approach to analyze the challenge faced by Muslim international law scholars. It is argued that inclining to either universalism or relativism is against the Islamic ‘aqīdah (creed). Rather, the position which is correct according to the Islamic ‘aqīdah is to take a third path, namely Islamic universalism as a way forward

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	1865/79585
Uncontrolled Keywords:	‘Aqīdah; Islam; International human rights law; Relativism; Universalism.
Subjects:	K Law > KBP Islamic Law
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Islamic Law
Depositing User:	Dr. Mohd Hisham Mohd Kamal
Date Deposited:	17 Mar 2020 14:12
Last Modified:	17 Mar 2020 14:12
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/79585

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