Islamska tradicija u zaštiti kulturne baštine
Islamic Tradition in the Protection of Cultural Heritage

Summary/Abstract: Cultural heritage represents one of the most important components for defining the identity of individuals and communities. Respecting human differences and strengthening cultural diversity is what Islam recognizes and encourages. This article seeks to advance the understanding of the Islamic concept of cultural heritage. Although there is no clear reference to the concept of cultural heritage in Islamic teaching, the principles of protection of cultural heritage have, nevertheless, been established, and applied throughout the centuries. The Islamic tradition considers the preservation of antiquities of great spiritual or material value to be of public interest, and respecting them is the duty of every Muslim. Also, apart from the heritage created under its auspices, Islam accepts the cultural heritage of other nations and treats it as the cultural achievement of the entire human race. Such an attitude is based on the principles of Islam, which encourage respect for the religious and cultural diversity between different nations.

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