Islamic way of Justice

Islamic Shari'a which was revealed by Allah established the bases of justice in the Muslim Society is a unique manner which no ancient human society had ever known and which no modern society has ever achieved.

             It did this because the idea of establishing justice on divine guidance, for Allah is the One Who enjoins justice; He is the One Who is watching over the way it is implemented in daily life; He is the One Who will reward for implementing justice, and He is the One Who will punish for failing to do so ─ in all situations and circumstances.

            Islam commands Muslims to be just towards people, all people. It commands them to be just towards those whom they love and those they dislike. Islam wants the Muslim to establish absolute justice for the sake of Allah alone, not for any other reason, so the balance should not be tipped by love or hatred. The sincere Muslim should not let his feeling of love or dislike influence him or make him biased when passing judgement or bearing witness.

Many verses of the Quran explain the correct Islamic way of justice towards all people, those whom we like and those we dislike, in all situation and circumstances.

Allah (Exalted is He) says concerning towards those whom we love:

O' you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even though it be against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin. [Quran (4):135]

And He says concerning justice towards those whom we dislike:

O' you who believe! Stand out firmly for Allah as just witnesses; and let not the enmity and hatred of others make you avoid justice. Be just: that is nearer to piety. [Quran (5):8]

             When you are just, you should do that for the sake of Allah, because you are dealing with Him; you are motivated by your feelings regarding those for or against whom you are witnessing, or by any desire not be influenced by the circumstances surrounding the matter concerning which you are bearing witness or judgement is being passed. You should be free from any bias, whims and desires, interests or considerations.

Even though it be against yourselves, or your parents or your kin... [Quran (4):135]

Wednesday, February 05, 2014