Law Scholar Lauds Ayatollah Khamenei’s Role in Advancing Human Rights
TEHRAN — Dr. Mudasra
Sabreen, a professor of law at Islamabad University, has praised Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei for his efforts to raise public awareness of human rights, women’s rights, and minority protections.
Speaking here at the “International Conference on People’s Rights and Legitimate Freedoms in the Thought of Ayatollah Khamenei”, Dr. Sabreen emphasized the Leader’s pivotal role in informing citizens about their rights and freedoms.
“Ayatollah Khamenei, as the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and a prominent figure in the Muslim world, has played a crucial and influential role in guiding the public toward an understanding of human rights and legitimate freedoms,” Dr. Sabreen said.
The scholar expressed particular appreciation for the concept of “legitimate freedoms,” noting that the combination of liberty and law holds profound meaning.
“As Muslims, we understand that freedom does not imply doing whatever one desires. True freedom exists only within the boundaries permitted by Islam and its legal framework,” she said.
Dr. Sabreen further underscored Ayatollah Khamenei’s contributions to promoting human rights within Islamic jurisprudence and safeguarding the rights of women and minorities.
“His positions have helped people recognize the critical importance of these rights. It is truly vital that someone in such a high position pays attention to these issues, as his words resonate widely and carry significant influence,” she said.
The remarks came during the closing session of the international conference, organized by the Research Institute of the Guardian Council and the Islamic Revolution Cultural Research Institute, in collaboration with 36 universities and 22 research centers across Iran.
The event drew contributions from more than 400 scholarly articles and 214 researchers who participated in 71 preliminary sessions examining various aspects of social freedoms and civil rights.
The conference also included 13 international pre-sessions with the participation of scholars from countries including Lebanon, Italy, Pakistan, Colombia, Iraq, Yemen, Malaysia, Indonesia, Oman, India, Afghanistan, South Africa, Tunisia, Algeria, and Nigeria.
Dr. Sabreen noted that the conference’s objectives underscore Ayatollah Khamenei’s continuing influence in shaping public understanding of civil liberties in Iran.
“His efforts in articulating and analyzing citizens’ rights and legitimate freedoms are both notable and deserving of recognition,” she said.