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    Ideological Views of Islam in Relation to Contemporary Human Rights: An Evaluation
    (CRP, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2011-12) Karim, Sheikh Mohammad Towhidul; Murad, Mohammad Hasan
    Islam, being the religion of nature, embodies all the basic ideas of human rights. The principles of human rights were introduced during the advent of Islam in order to ensure peace, justice, tranquillity, morality, dignity, quality and values all over the world. The rights recognized by Islam were established not only to protect special race like Muslims but also to shelter the non-Muslims. This research is mainly based on secondary data and logic. This article is an attempt to outline the contribution of Islam in the field of human rights and endeavors to establish that the principles of human rights are not the sole outcome of the progress of western civilization.
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    Protection of Rights of Consumers in Business Transaction: A Comparative Approach with Special Reference to Islamic Law.
    (CRP, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2014-12) Karim, Sheikh Mohammad Towhidul
    Consumer is weaker party in any business transaction. Islam has played a laudable role for the protection of consumer rights. The Islamic approach to business ethics is centered around criteria that are in common with stakeholder theory such as justice and balance, and includes unique additional criteria, such as, trust and benevolence. This article has given a comprehensive idea on the protection mechanisms of consumer rights in Islam. The promotion and protection of consumer rights are essential and considered as a prerequisite to “right to life” for every citizen. Consumer protection is necessary when markets fail to provide effective protection to the consumers or when there is an imbalance of power between buyers and sellers in a market.This paper examines the evolution of modern instruments and Islamic doctrine, and loopholes of conventional doctrine on consumer protection. Besides, this paper has explored how Islam brings unique benefits to all citizens for the protection of consumer‟s rights