Islam and Human Rights — Page 206
Isl am and Hum an R ights 206 the greater part of Muslim society, and already can be seen in places the sprouting of verdure and of beauteous vegetation. The Muslims are becoming increasingly conscious of Islamic values in every sphere of life and are progressively realizing their beneficence. To the degree that this pheno menon spreads, grows and is strengthened, human rights will receive wider recognition and acceptance among Mus lims and the values set forth in the Declaration will become more effective. The progress so far made is most encouraging. The encrustations with which Islamic values have been overlaid through the course of centuries are being steadily scraped away, and the beneficence and true worth of those values are coming to light and are being restored and revived. This process is in operation at all levels and in every sphere - political, social, economic, moral and spiritual. Systems of government are being overhauled. Absolute power is being checked and restrained and made progress ively more responsive to the popular will. The latest in stance goes so far as to disqualify members of the reigning family from holding office as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Prime Minister or Minister, or becoming members of Parliament. This