Qur’an
The expression “just ruler” is not mentioned in the Qur’an, but there is a strong…
Human justice is relative and mankind is ordered to strive to achieve it in this…
To act justly is a general norm: “... and whenever you judge between people, judge with justice.” (4:58),…
“Behold, God enjoins justice, and the doing of good, and generosity towards [one’s] fellow-men; and He forbids all that is shameful and all that runs counter to reason, as well as envy; [and] He exhorts you [repeatedly] so that you might bear [all this] in mind.”…
Prophets and rulers are especially entrusted with the implementation of justice.…
“Indeed, [even aforetime] did We send forth Our apostles with all evidence of [this] truth; and through them. We bestowed revelation from on high, and [thus gave you] a balance [wherewith to weigh right and wrong], so that men might behave with equity”…
In the Qur’an we may find the example of Davud (David), Prophet and king, who received…
“O David! Behold, We have made thee a [prophet and, thus, Our] vicegerent on earth: judge, then, between men with justice, and do not follow vain desire, lest it lead thee astray from the path of God: verily, for those who go…
There should be a permanent struggle for the establishment of justice towards ev…
“O you who have attained to faith! Be ever steadfast in upholding equity, bearing witness to the truth for the sake of God, even though it be against your own selves or your parents and kinsfolk. Whether the person concerned be rich or poor, God’s claim takes precedence over [the claims of] either of them. Do not, then, follow your own desires, lest you swerve from justice: for if you distort [the truth], behold, God is indeed aware of all that you do!”…
These pronouncements on justice were further elaborated in the second source of Islam.…
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