Exploring the Intersection of Fundamental Human Rights and Christian-Muslim Relations in Ghana: A Comparative Legal Analysis
This research is to explore the intersection of fundamental human rights and Christian-Muslim relations in Ghana through a comparative legal analysis. This study adopted a doctrinal legal research which enabled the authors to examine the constitutional provisions, legislation, and case law related t...
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| description | This research is to explore the intersection of fundamental human rights and Christian-Muslim relations in Ghana through a comparative legal analysis. This study adopted a doctrinal legal research which enabled the authors to examine the constitutional provisions, legislation, and case law related to religious freedom, tolerance, and equality in order to provide insights into the legal framework governing Christian-Muslim relations in Ghana. The study found out that the legal framework for religious freedom in Ghana has had both positive and negative impacts on Christian-Muslim relations. Therefore to enhance religious freedom and improve Christian-Muslim relations in Ghana, the government should actively work towards addressing any discriminatory practices or policies that may hinder religious freedom in order to create a more inclusive and democratic society for all its citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs. The study also recommends that Religious leaders should prioritize interfaith dialogue, relations and establish platforms for open, good, healthy and respectful communication between religious communities in order to foster understanding, promote religious tolerance, and address misconceptions or stereotypes that may exist between Christians and Muslims. This study offers a critical contribution to the growing body of literature on religion and human rights by examining how legal frameworks in Ghana navigate the delicate balance between protecting fundamental human rights and maintaining good and healthy Christian-Muslim relations. This research also provides insights into the lived experiences of religious communities under Ghana’s constitution, thus informing future research, policy formulation, and interfaith dialogue efforts across Africa and other multi-religious societies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d2eeb813f5574d65abbfe712acb186e62025-08-20T03:23:15ZengNoyam JournalsE-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences2720-77222025-06-0167974982https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.2025672Exploring the Intersection of Fundamental Human Rights and Christian-Muslim Relations in Ghana: A Comparative Legal AnalysisKwadwo Agyei Bioh0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8034-7658Margaret Makafui Tayviah1https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1439-8078Faculty of Law at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Ghana.Department of Religious Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Ghana.This research is to explore the intersection of fundamental human rights and Christian-Muslim relations in Ghana through a comparative legal analysis. This study adopted a doctrinal legal research which enabled the authors to examine the constitutional provisions, legislation, and case law related to religious freedom, tolerance, and equality in order to provide insights into the legal framework governing Christian-Muslim relations in Ghana. The study found out that the legal framework for religious freedom in Ghana has had both positive and negative impacts on Christian-Muslim relations. Therefore to enhance religious freedom and improve Christian-Muslim relations in Ghana, the government should actively work towards addressing any discriminatory practices or policies that may hinder religious freedom in order to create a more inclusive and democratic society for all its citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs. The study also recommends that Religious leaders should prioritize interfaith dialogue, relations and establish platforms for open, good, healthy and respectful communication between religious communities in order to foster understanding, promote religious tolerance, and address misconceptions or stereotypes that may exist between Christians and Muslims. This study offers a critical contribution to the growing body of literature on religion and human rights by examining how legal frameworks in Ghana navigate the delicate balance between protecting fundamental human rights and maintaining good and healthy Christian-Muslim relations. This research also provides insights into the lived experiences of religious communities under Ghana’s constitution, thus informing future research, policy formulation, and interfaith dialogue efforts across Africa and other multi-religious societies.https://noyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/EHASS2025672.pdfhuman rightschristian-muslim relationslegal analysis |
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| title | Exploring the Intersection of Fundamental Human Rights and Christian-Muslim Relations in Ghana: A Comparative Legal Analysis |
| title_full | Exploring the Intersection of Fundamental Human Rights and Christian-Muslim Relations in Ghana: A Comparative Legal Analysis |
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| title_sort | exploring the intersection of fundamental human rights and christian muslim relations in ghana a comparative legal analysis |
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