HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE LIGHT OF KHUTBA HAJJAT-UL-WIDA AND HUMAN RIGHTS CHARTER OF THE UN

Abstract

Human rights hold grave importance irrespective of religion. However, Islam is the only religion that abides by this concept. Human Rights most essential document is Khutba Hajjat-ul-wide by Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ. Because the khutbah’s text and vocabulary are broad, Muslims and non-Muslims value it. It was given during the last pilgrim of Muhammad's prophethood. The Prophet performed only one Hajj during his entire life, that too near his demise which is why this Hajj is known as Hajja-tul-Wada, and the last sermon (Khutba) He then delivered is known as Khutba Hajjat-ul-Wida. Human rights and morality were enshrined in it. Its decency and ethics have never been surpassed. It unites Muslims. The first human rights charter was presented in Khutba Hajjat-ul-Wida. It encompasses social life. Khutba's human rights points are crucial. On the other hand, The "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" was adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 1948. After this historic accomplishment, the Assembly invited its member nations to make the news official and engage in its distribution. This manifesto sought to defend human rights and solve global issues. UN declared human rights in the 20^th century, however, Islam has given those rights to the people 14 hundred years ago. The 30 UN Charter articles define essential human rights in diverse manners. Social, religious, and human rights are covered. Despite many similarities, this Manifesto differs from Khutba Hajjat-ul-Wida of the Holy Prophet ﷺ.