Children’s Rights in Islam
Assoc. Prof. Dr. IZZETULLAH ZEKI Children’s Rights in Islam In Islam, children's rights are extensively addressed through the Qur’an and the Hadiths. These rights guarantee both the physical and spiritual well-being of children. Here are the fundamental aspects of children’s rights in Islam: 1. Right to Life Islam recognizes the right to life even before a child is born. Practices such as female infanticide, common during the pre-Islamic era, were strictly prohibited: “And when the girl [who was] buried alive is asked for what sin she was killed.” (Qur’an, At-Takwir, 81:8–9) 2. Right to Lineage Every child has the right to be born within a legitimate marriage and to have their lineage (parentage) clearly identified and protected. 3. Right to Love and Compassion The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized showing love and mercy to children. He embraced, kissed, and played with them. “He who does not show mercy to our young ones and acknowledge the rights of our elders is not...
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