JUSTICE IN ISLAM

Justice: A Quranic Requisite for Society

via lecture by: Mohammad Yunus

Justice in the Quran:

“Allah commands justice, the doing of good, and Liberality kith and kin, and He forbids all shameful deeds, and injustice and rebellion: He you, that ye may receive admonition.” 16:90

“O ye who believe! stand out firmly for Allah, As witnesses to fair dealing, and let not the hatred of others to you make you swerve to wrong and depart from justice. be just: that is next to piety: and fear Allah. for Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do.” 5:8

It is a commandment from Allah to be just, and do justice on yourself and others. Allah is most just and the ultimate dispenser of justice. The goal of Muhammad (sws) was justice,

“We sent aforetime Our apostles with Clear Signs and sent down with them the Book and the balance (of right and wrong), that men may stand forth In justice; and we sent down iron, In which is (material for) mighty war, As well As many benefits for mankind, that Allah may test who it is that will help, Unseen, Him and His apostles: for Allah is full of strength, Exalted In might (and able to enforce His Will).” 57:25

This is the job for the Ummah, and a leader who is just will be one of the people under the shade of Allah.

7 Principles of Justice in Islam

“Haqq al din”: respect for religion

“Haqq al nafs/haya”: respect of human person

“Haqq al nafl”: respect human family

“Haqq al mal”: right of private property

“Haqq al hurriyah”: respect of self-determination (khalifa, shura, ijma)

“Haqq al kirama”: respect human dignity

“Haqq al Ilm”: respect of knowledge, thought, press.

Justice is the CORE of Islam and there are two types of justices, social and judicial, both are equally important.  

Judicial justice is established in case of disputes and social justice is expanding rights among people. There are three foundations of social justice:

1)     1)  Freedom of conscience

2)      2) Complete human equality

3)     3)  Take care of each other

 “Say: "It is not In My power to cause you harm, or to bring you to right conduct." 72:21

Justice is an obligation amongst us and the principles of justice should be our guide on all matters no matter who the person is; muslims, non-muslim, boy, girl, friends, foes, etc. This is obligatory at all levels of society.

“Now then, for that (reason), call (them to the faith), and stand steadfast As Thou art commanded, nor follow Thou their vain desires; but say: "I believe In the Book which Allah has sent down; and I am commanded to judge justly between you. Allah is Our Lord and your Lord: for us (Is the responsibility for) Our deeds, and for you for your deeds. there is no contention between us and you. Allah will bring us together, and to Him is (our) final Goal.” 42:15

“O ye who believe! stand out firmly for Allah, As witnesses to fair dealing, and let not the hatred of others to you make you swerve to wrong and depart from justice. be just: that is next to piety: and fear Allah. for Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do.” 5:8 

“Allah forbids you not, with regard to those who Fight you not for (your) Faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them: for Allah loveth those who are just.” 60:8

“The word of Thy Lord doth find its fulfilment In truth and In justice: none can change His words: for He is the one who heareth and knoweth all.” 6:115

MODERATION:ISLAM

The Balanced Nation: A Universal Responsibility 

via lecture by: Hafiz Tauqeer Shah

A great Persian once asked a poor Arab, “Why would uncivilized Muslim Arabian come to the biggest super power?”

All the Arab said was “I am here to help you”

Allah sent us so we can liberate human beings from their slavery to other human beings and bring them closer to their Lord. Allah wants us to take them from their narrowness of this world and to its spaciousness.

“Thus, have we made of you an Ummat justly balanced, that ye might be witnesses over the nations, and the Messenger a witness over yourselves; and we appointed the Qibla to which Thou wast used, only to test those who followed the Messenger from those who would turn on their heels (from the Faith). indeed it was (A change) momentous, except to those guided by Allah. and never would Allah make your Faith of no effect. for Allah is to all people Most surely full of kindness, Most Merciful.” 2:143

“ye are the best of peoples, evolved for mankind, enjoining what is right, forbidding what is wrong, and believing In Allah. if only the people of the Book had Faith, it were best for them: among them are some who have Faith, but Most of them are perverted transgressors.” 3:110