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Global Peace – An Islamic Perspective ACET– Global Peace Project

CONCEPT 5 – BEING JUST

Just:

“Based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.” (Oxford Dictionary) [68]

In the Islamic view, justice is considered a moral virtue and an important attribute of human

personality. Justice goes hand-in-hand with equality, in the sense that it creates a state of

equilibrium in the distribution of rights and duties. Justice refers to moral correctness and

fairness. The Quran considers justice to be a supreme virtue; it is a basic objective of Islam. The

Quran states:

“God commands justice and fair dealing...” (16:90, Translation from the Quran)

The Quranic standard of justice transcends considerations of ethnicity, sex, religion, colour, and

creed. It commands Muslims to be just to their friends and foes alike; to be just at all levels.

God trusts humans to be just and this justice should be guided by a sense of responsibility

rather than mere conformity to a set of rules. The Quran teaches that justice in all aspects of

life will create a peaceful society.

Quranic references:

“Let there be a group among you who will invite others to do good deeds, command them

to obey the Law, and prohibit them from committing sins. These people will have eternal

happiness.” (3:114, Translation from the Quran)

“Believers do not accept illegal interest in order to increase your wealth many times over. Have

fear of God so that you will have everlasting happiness.” (3:130, Translation from the Quran)

“Give the orphans their property, and do not substitute what is bad for what is good, and do

not eat up their property along with your own. It is, surely, a great sin.” (4:2, Translation from

the Quran)

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