Abstract
Concept of Human Rights is basic element of Islamic society which has elaborated the concept of human dignity. This is essentially an Islamic concept which has elaborated human rights in great detail and with great stress, Our Holy Prophet P.B.U.H was the first person to clearly and categorically mention human rights in his speeches and deeds. For example: The sanctity of human life, The sanctity of human property, The sanctity of human dignity and selfrespect, The sanctity personal freedom, And respect of one's religion and believes whatever they may be and quality of every person poor or rich, high or low, white or black Arabic or Persian in front of law. In this very context we can quote many Hadith of our Holy Prophet which emphasized the importance of equality and justice, love among fellow Muslims. (Akhuwat) and respect of each other’s life, property and dignity, personal freedom as basic elements of Islamic society.

Abdul Ghafoor Baloch, Ismail Musa, Abdul Rehman Yousuf Khan. (2012) IMPORTANCE OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN ISLAMIC SOCIETY, Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Volume 51, Issue 2.
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