Convention on the Rights of the Child in the Light of Islamic Law

Abstract

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted on November 20, 1989, is one of the international agreements that Libya ratified in 1993. At first glance, its provisions seem beneficial, aiming to protect children's rights and promote their well-being. However, upon closer examination, many of its articles conflict with the fundamental principles of Islamic law, particularly the protection of the five essential necessities, foremost among them being the preservation of religion. This study was undertaken to highlight the risks posed by certain provisions of the Convention on Muslim children, Muslim families, and society as a whole. Given that Libya has ratified this treaty, it is our duty to raise public awareness of Islamic legal principles, which serve as the first line of defense against any attempt to undermine the integrity and stability of the Muslim family. The study, titled "The Convention on the Rights of the Child from the perspective of Islamic Law," is structured into an introduction and three main sections: 1. An Overview of the United Nations 2. "The extent of Libya's obligation to the Convention on the Rights of the Child.” 3. The Convention on the Rights of the Child from the Perspective of Islamic Law