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A Call for Unity

Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the
wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence... (Proverbs, 3: 25-26)
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the
Lord is kept safe. (Proverb, 29: 25)
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless.
He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him. For Who is God be-
sides the Lord ? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God
Warms me with strength and makes my way perfect… You give
me Your shield of victory.. You broaden the path beneath me, so
that my ankles do not turn. (Psalm, 18: 30-32, 35-36)

Understanding of Justice

Being just is one of the believers' most important quali-
ties. Allah commands people to be fair with each other, even
if this means going against their own interests or those of
their relatives. Believers protect justice and prevent injustice,
for, as the Allah states in the Qur'an:

Allah commands you to return to their owners the things
you hold on trust and, when you judge between people,
to judge with justice. How excellent is what Allah ex-
horts you to do! Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing. (Surat
An-Nisa: 58)
For Muslims, it is irrelevant whether the person is rich or
poor or whether their decision may conflict with their per-
sonal interests. Whatever the circumstances, Muslims do not
compromise on justice. Allah describes this superior morality

in the Qur'an, as follows:
O you who believe! Be upholders of justice, bearing wit-
ness for Allah alone, even against yourselves or your

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