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THE GOLDEN AGE

Justice in the Golden Age

According to our Prophet (saas), before the Golden Age a great de-
generation and injustice will prevail in society. Theft and fraud will
grow, people will not seek to meet the needs of the needy, and only a
small group of people will enjoy the benefits of affluence. But during
the Golden Age, when the Qur’an’s morality will prevail, every strata
will benefit equally from justice, security, and peace. In such a secure
environment, people will not commit any form of fraud, wickedness,
and unlawful acts. The following sayings are only a few that describe
the justice unique to the End Times:
Earth will be filled with equity and justice, just as it was previously filled
with oppression and tyranny. 16

... There will be no injustice or oppression under his [the Mahdi's] rule. 17
The earth fills with justice. 18
He [the Mahdi] will distribute wealth evenly among people. His justice will
permeate everywhere. Earth, replete with violence and wickedness, will over-
flow with justice upon his arrival. 19

During the time of Mahdi, justice will prevail to such an extent that every
possession taken by force will be returned to his owner; furthermore, some
other person’s thing, even if it rests within one’s teeth, will be given back to
its owner… Security will permeate all over Earth and even a few ladies will
be able to fulfil their hajj without the company of men. 20

Allah Commands Justice

O you who believe, be upholders of justice, bearing witness for Allah
alone, even against yourselves or your parents and relatives. Whether
they are rich or poor, Allah is well able to look after them. Do not fol-
low your own desires and deviate from the truth. If you twist or turn
away, Allah is aware of what you do. (Surat an-Nisa’: 135)
As this verse maintains, Allah commands the believers to be just
under all circumstances. For this reason, when the Qur’an’s morality

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