This paper interprets the general understanding of human right in the field of personal, social, political, economic, cultural, civil, national and international sectors in Islamic law. A comparison between the Islamic law and the universal declaration of human rights proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 is represented. Efforts are made to find out the factors behind the downfall and vulnerable situation of the Muslim world as well as the resolution. It discusses different means to preserve human rights and prescribes recommendations for the Muslim world to regain their glorious achievements and to bring global peace and harmony in the light of Islam. The great schooler Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's thoughts and contributions towards human rights and brotherhood among the Muslims have also been brought into further discussion.
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