Importance of dispensing justice - must read (Surah Al-Maidah)

[Zainab_M]

 




"O you who have believed, be staunch in justice, witnesses to Allah, even though it be against yourselves or parents or kindred.   Whether (the case be of) a rich man or a poor man, for Allah is nearer unto both. So follow not passion lest you lapse (from truth) and if you lapse or fall away, then surely Allah is ever Informed of what you do."  4:135  An-Nissa.

"O you who believe! Be steadfast witnesses for Allah in equity, and let not hatred of any people seduce you that you deal not justly. Deal justly, that is nearer to your duty. Observe your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is Informed of what you do."  (5:8)

The great ideology and beauty of these Verses have been completely ignored by the entire world, including those who claim to be the staunchest of Quran aloners as well as the Quran and "sunnah" followers. 

In simple terms verse 5:8 prohibits nepotism which is very essential to eradicate the culture of injustice and double standards.  Unless we understand the importance of totally getting rid of the characteristic of bias and favoritism while making decisions, particularly decisions carrying long-term consequences in peoples' lives, there can be no concept of justice in a community or country. 

No matter how much you may dislike a person, an organization or a society based on the differences we may have with them, yet it's possible for one of them to utter or come up with some unexpected act or deed of goodness.  Also, while settling a dispute, a person we love could be guilty while the one we hate could be innocent.  Hence, no matter who that person is, his or her righteous stance or violation must be recognized and acknowledged.


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[N. Truth Seeker]

Superb brief read.  Many thanks Sister.