تکریمِ انسانیت کا قرآنی تصور: اصولی بنیادیں، اقسام، اور عملی تقاضوں کا تحقیقی مطالعہ

The Qur’anic Concept of Human Dignity: A Research Study of Foundational Principles, Types, and Practical Requirements

Abstract

This research article presents a comprehensive study of the concept of human dignity (Takrīm al-Insāniyyah) in the Qur’anic perspective. The Qur’an establishes the inherent dignity of human beings as a fundamental principle, rooted in the divine creation of humanity in the best of forms, the conferral of knowledge, and the appointment of humans as vicegerents (khalīfah) on earth. This study explores the Qur’anic foundations of human dignity, its relationship with human rights, and its practical implications for individual and social life. The research examines key Qur’anic verses that affirm human dignity, including the universal declaration in Sūrah al-Isrā’ that the children of Adam have been honored. The study analyzes the distinction between inherent dignity (al-karāmah al-dhātiyyah) and acquired dignity (al-karāmah al-muktasabah), the relationship between dignity and piety (taqwā), and the exceptions for those who deviate from the path of righteousness. The research further investigates the historical context of the revelation of these verses, the interpretive traditions of classical and contemporary exegetes, and the practical applications of this concept in Islamic law and ethics, including the prohibition of insulting others, the sanctity of life, property, and honor, and the principles of justice and equality. The study concludes that the Qur’anic concept of human dignity provides a robust foundation for universal human rights and social justice.