Child Abuse Facts and Prevention in Pakistan: An Exploratory Study in Light of Islamic Teachings

Abstract

Today, child abuse and violence are rising as a worldwide concern, producing dread, apathy, and distrust in all civilized nations. This problem is becoming more prevalent in both developing and developed nations, depriving not just the affected children of their right to live. Instead, their fundamental rights are being put at risk. The vast majority of these incidents are unreported from the start. Sexual abuse and violence not only have physical and emotional consequences for children, but they also destroy families. Suppressing this problem, refraining from speaking out against it, and not taking action against those who perpetrated it is a crime, and it may lead to catastrophic consequences for future generations. The method we use in this research will be investigative, with a focus on situations involving sexual abuse of minors in Pakistan, with the ultimate objective of finding a solution that is as according to Islamic teachings as much as possible.