Page 21 - Justice and Compassion in the Qur'an

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HARUN YAHYA (ADNAN OKTAR)

Contracts will be asked about. (Surat al-Isra', 34)
Those who consume the property of orphans unjustly, in a
manner that conflicts with these verses, and spend it unfairly
are warned of a punishment which will last for all eternity. In

the verse "People who consume the property of orphans
wrongfully consume nothing in their bellies except fire.
They will roast in a Searing Blaze." (Surat an-Nisa', 10), Allah
forbids people to commit injustice. As this example also
reveals, justice in the Qur'anic sense relates to all domains of
life. The meticulousness one shows in performing justice, on
the other hand, is an important factor that influences one's
rewards in the Hereafter.

The Believer is Responsible for Exercising
Justice, Even if its Consequences Work
Against Him, His Parents or Relatives

Seeing a definition of justice, you may think how easy it is
to act justly, and you might feel quite content because you
have always made just decisions. However, would it still be so
easy for you to act justly if the consequences of your just
decision were to harm you, your parents or loved ones, either
physically or spiritually? Would you still manage to be
objective, just and honest when judging a loved one who had
swerved from the right path?
In the face of such a question, many people vacillate.
Indeed, such a decision may be very difficult for some. They
may simply be more tolerant to a loved one and ignore the
facts. Yet what matters is not to depart from justice, no matter
what the circumstances and conditions may be, and to
meticulously comply with the verse, " You who believe! Be