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Title (حقوقِ اطفال کا عالمی چارٹر ( سی-آر-سی) (اسلامی تعلیمات کی روشنی میں جائزہ

Author(s) Fariha Akmal

Abstract Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) Review in the Light of Islam Children are invaluable asset for the future of any nation; the children’s foremost responsibility of the society and parents; it is evident from the history that the nations higher and quality education, suitable upbringing, special care and look after are the which ignore the education, training, health and upbringing of their children will unsecure children’s future. For children’s rights, a voice had been raised in the beginning of the 91th century and many conventions were held. Evidently, the charter of the children’s protection “CRC” was declared in 9191 by General Assembly. The charter was well-supported by almost all the countries of the world. The main objective was to provide children their right without any discrimination. Pakistan has been the member of this charter but it could not show any significant contribution towards this cause. Today, the children are facing various problems in Pakistan including poverty, child labor, inappropriate health facilities, lack of education, underage marriages, children trafficking, physical and mental abuse. The present study compares the rights granted by the charter and Islam. The comparison shows that Islamic rights are more comprehensive and thorough as compared to the rights of CRC. In CRC charter both genders are given equal rights which are against the Islamic view. Islam provides children equal rights despite their color, ethnicity, country and creed. However, it does not grant equal right to them regarding their genders. Consequently, objections are raised on Islam from the West due to this disparity. For example, a boy is given a double share in inherence while a girl receives its half. This objection, on surface seems valid but Islam puts financial responsibilities on man which include the maintenance and sustenance of wife and children. On the contrary, Islam does not assign any financial liabilities to a woman so it is logical and just that financial responsibilities and rights are equal. After thorough comparison, it is evident that Islamic children rights are more comprehensive than CRC. Consequently, it is needed that government of Pakistan and the legislative bodies devise a beneficial framework for the children’s rights. All the impediments should be removed in the light of Quran and Sunnah so that the children can play a positive role in the society by growing strong and satisfied individuals.

Type Thesis/Dissertation MS

Faculty Social Sciences

Department Islamic thought & Culture

Language Urdu

Publication Date 2019-05-03

Subject Islamic Studies

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