Islam and Human Rights — Page 109
Articles 13-15 109 Such is the concern of Islam for the individual and what he owes to his fellow men, particularly those with whom he has to be in close contact. It is thus clear that the objectives of Article 12 are fully supported and sub - scribed to by Islam. Articles 13-15 These articles relate to nationality, freedom of move - ment and residence, and asylum. From the standpoint of Islam the scope and effect of these articles, by virtue of the underlying implications, are restrictive of the freedom of the individual rather than enlarging and protective. For instance, the first paragraph of Article 13, though expressed in wide and general terms, is subject to the implied condition that the person claiming the right must either be a national of the State within the borders of which he wishes freely to move and reside, or must have obtained admission to its territory in compliance with its laws and regulations pertaining to such admission. The second paragraph spells out the right to leave a country, but, with the exception of a person’s own country, does not concern itself with the right of entry