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Perfect creation, will power, knowledge, wisdom, natural inclination towards God, and caliphdom all are extralegal concepts which constitute the elements of human dignity. Human dignity was first introduced into the Islamic moral and legal teachings through the Holy Qur’an as it says, “And surely We have honored the children of Adam….” The study of Islamic moral teachings reveals that human dignity constitutes their foundation. Teachings underlining self-knowledge, self-improvement, and spiritual purification all lead to human dignity. The teachings and practice of the Fourteen Infallibles (AS) demonstrated their concern for human dignity. Their good behavior and love towards people showed their recognition of human dignity. Moreover, most legal teachings of Islam are based on the recognition of human rights. In sum, maintenance of human dignity is one of the objectives pursued by Islam
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