The Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective provides the most detailed
study to date on the subject of the dignity of man from the perspective
of Islam. M H Kamali sets out the proclamations on human dignity found
in the Qur'an and then discusses topics pertaining to or resulting from
human dignity: the physical and spiritual nobility of man; God's love
for humanity; the sanctity of life; and the necessity for freedom,
equality and accountability. Finally, the author examines the measures
that the Sharia has taken to protect human dignity and to promote it in
social interaction. The discussion is here presented in the light of the
debate on the universality of human rights as enshrined in the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights.