CONCEPTUALIZING HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN LIGHT OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND ISLAM

Authors

  • Syed Raza Shah Gilani Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
  • Ilyas Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
  • Ashraf Ali Associate Professor, Department of Law, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Trafficking in human beings is a multifaceted criminal act involving deception, forced labour, and sexual exploitation. Human trafficking has become the fastest-growing criminal act for the purpose of sexual exploitation. The conceptualization of the trafficking problem is not fully understood without knowing this phenomenon deeply. This study explores the trafficking in human beings in light of human rights and Islam. This aims to examine the question of human trafficking in Islamic terms as a violation of human rights. It will be instigated to argue that the trafficking of people and forced prostitution are breaches of human rights. Most notably, the paper examines the Role of Islamic Law and Principles for Trafficking in People. It demonstrates how Islamic law and morals demand for the eradication of the slavery institution. The ban on the exploitation of people (in all its forms) and the refusal of tyranny and harshness are extremely relevant to today's trafficking crime. It can be utilized in Muslim communities to impose a public obligation to protect trafficked persons, especially women and children.

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2021-09-30

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Shah Gilani, S. R., Khan, I., & Ali, A. (2021). CONCEPTUALIZING HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN LIGHT OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND ISLAM. VFAST Transactions on Islamic Research, 9(3), 17–25. Retrieved from https://vfast.org/journals/index.php/VTIR/article/view/609

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Vol. 9 No. 3 (2021): July-September

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