Justice in Islam

One of the very important demands of humanity is that we should deal justly with others. In no circumstances should we follow the path of injustice or oppression. That is why Islam has laid great stress on adopting a just attitude. The Quran states: 'Allah enjoins justice and kindness' (16:90). At another place the Quran has this to say: 'My Lord enjoins justice' (7:29). The material symbol of justice is a weighing scale. Just as a balance divides things in proper measure, so should man's acts and deeds tip the scales in favour of justice. In any contentious situation man ought to act fairly, and when he speaks, his words should be weighed by the measure of reality.

- By (Late) Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

The Quran has repeatedly commanded that social issues should always be resolved with justice. For instance, the Quran says: “Allah commands you to pass judgement upon men with fairness” (4:58). Similarly it says, “Give just weight and full measure... speak for justice, even if it affects your own kinsmen” (6:152). At another place it commands that in controversial matters peace should be made b