TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: General Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Statement of the Research Problem
1.3 Aims and Objectives of the Research
1.4 Research Methodology
1.5 Scope of the Research
1.6 Literature Review
1.7 Justification/Significance of the Research
1.8 Organizational Layout
CHAPTER TWO: A Comparative Overview on the Compatibility of
Sharia and International [Human Rights] Law
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Arguments of Proponents of Compatibility
2.3 Argument of Opponents of Compatibility
2.4 Conclusion
CHAPTER THREE: Freedom of Religion in Islamic Law
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Islamic Concept of Freedom of Religion
3.3 Legal Framework under Islamic Law
3.4 Nature and Scope of Freedom of Religion in Islamic Law
3.5 Attributes of Freedom of Religion in Islamic Law
3.5.1 Right to Change Religion
3.5.2 State Religion in Islamic Law
3.6 Religious Rights of Dhimmi (non-Muslims)
3.7 Jihad to Defend the Islamic Religion
3.8 Defamation of Religion
3.9 Conclusion
CHAPTER FOUR: Freedom of Religion in International Law
4.1 Introduction
4.2 International Recognition of the Concept of Freedom of Religion
4.3 Meaning of the Term ―Religion‖ in International Law
4.4 Legal Framework on Freedom of Religion in International Law
4.5 Meaning, Nature and Scope of Freedom of Religion in International Law
4.6 Elements of the Right to Freedom of Religion in International Law
4.6.1 Right to Have, Adopt or Change One‘s Religion
4.6.2 The Right to Manifest One‘s Religion or Belief
4.6.3 State Religion
4.7 Is Freedom of Religion in International Law Permissible of
Any Limitation and/or Derogation?
CHAPTER FIVE: Comparative Analysis on the Right to Freedom of Religion under the Sharia and International Law
5.1 Introduction
5.2 On Definition of the Term ‗Religion‘
5.3 On Legal Framework
5.4 On Meaning, Nature and Scope
5.5 On Right to Change One‘s Religion
5.6 On Right to Manifest One‘s Religion
5.7 On State Religion (Law and Religion)
5.8 On Defamation of Religion
CHAPTER SIX: Conclusion
6.1 Summary6.2 Observations
6.3 Recommendations –
6.4 Conclusion –
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