3.1 Crime and justice

Question 1

What is justice?

Answer 1

Justice is the idea that each person has the right to fair treatment in whatever circumstance.

Question 2

Why is justice important?

Answer 2

• Allah created humans to be treated as equals so everyone deserves justice
• Allah is just so Muslims should reflect this
• So that the victim feels that the criminal has been punished appropriately
• To show mutual care and concern for society