Islam and Human Rights — Page 179
Articles 29-30 179 human rights. Further, legal sanctions, however valuable in their reparatory and deterrent aspects, can come into operation only after a breach of obligation has occurred, comes to notice and can be established by relevant and admissible evidence. This means, first, that the whole field cannot be made subject to legal sanctions and secondly that the sector which may be covered cannot be completely and effectively safe guarded. What is further needed is a lively consciousness of the unity of man and the inter-dependence of all in present- day conditions. That consciousness can be aroused at various levels and through the acceptance of a variety of concepts and values. The most effective and pervasive concept how ever, is that mankind-all men, without distinction of colour, creed or race- are the creatures of the One Living, Loving, Almighty, Merciful and Compassionate Creator to Whom the welfare of each is equally dear, to Whom all must return and to Whom all are accountable and responsible for their thoughts, designs, motives, actions and omissions. Unless that concept grips and inspires the hearts and souls of men, it is not possible to establish true brotherhood and equality between all grades and sections of mankind. Here we enter the province of religion. True brotherhood can be established universally