Islam and Human Rights — Page 167
Articles 18-19 167 the alternation of the night and the day there are indeed Signs for those who possess understanding; those who re member Allah standing, sitting and lying on their sides and ponder over the creation of the heavens and the earth’’ (3:191-192). “We sent Our Messengers with clear Signs and Scrip - tures, and We have sent down to thee the Reminder that thou mayest explain to mankind that which has been sent down to them, and that they may reflect” (16:45). “Do they not reflect in their own minds? Allah has not created the heavens and the earth and all that is be - tween the two but in accordance with the requirements of wisdom and for a fixed term. But many among men believe not in the meeting with their Lord” (30:9). ‘This is a Book which We have revealed to thee, full of blessings, that they may reflect over its verses, and that those gifted with understanding may take heed” (38:30). “These are illustrations that We set forth for mankind that they may reflect” (59:22). From what has been said so far, it follows that every - one must be free to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. This is essential so that knowledge may be fostered and ignorance dispelled. ‘’Shall those who know be equal to