Why Justice Is Important: Muslims

Question 1

What are four points?

Answer 1

One of the 99 names of Allah means ‘The Just’
Allah judges everybody on Judgement Day
Teachings in the Qur’an
Zakah

Question 2

One of the 99 names of Allah means ‘The Just’

Answer 2

Justice is a central part of Allah and therefore he expects everyone to treat each other justly also

Question 3

Allah judges everybody on Judgement Day

Answer 3

“…those who oppress their fellow men and conduct themselves with wickedness and injustice in the land. They shall be sternly punished.” (Qur’an 42:40)
Those who have not treated other people justly will not be shown mercy and will be punished, the just will be rewarded; that is the justice of Allah
Muslims want to go to heaven as an eternal place of happiness and so will act justly to ensure this reward

Question 4

Teachings in the Qur’an

Answer 4

“Believers, conduct yourselves with justice and bear true witness before God.” (Qur’an 4:135)
Muslims believe they have a duty to work towards a just society
Muslims should follow the teachings in the Qur’an as they give them guidance

Question 5

Zakah

Answer 5

Zakah is the third pillar of Islam and requires a Muslim to share out 2.5% of their surplus income amongst those less fortunate than themselves
As one of the Five Pillars of Islam, Zakah is one of the most important Muslim practices and must be satisfied in order to live a good life according to Islam
Muslims regard this as a simple justice because it is working towards a more just society

Question 6

What does Allah teach about forgiveness?

Answer 6

Allah is merciful to those who seek His forgiveness. ‘If anyone does evil or wrongs his own soul, but afterwards seeks God’s forgiveness, he will find Him most forgiving and merciful.’ (Surah 4:110)
It is far better for a victim to forgive a person’s injustice than to act against it

Question 7

What is Shari’ah Law?

Answer 7

The Islam legal system that is based on the idea of justice for everyone and puts the teachings of the Qur’an into laws
It is an aspect of Islamic life that centres around the idea of a just society

Question 8

What does the Shari’ah Law ban?

Answer 8

The charging or paying of interest on loans as this makes the less wealthy pay the wealthy and is unjust. As a result many Muslims feel they cannot take out traditional mortgages in Britain. Some UK banks now offer Muslim
mortgages similar to rental
agreements.
Allah’s will is that they should follow Shari’ah Law (the Islam legal system) which is based on the idea of justice for everyone

Question 9

What is the greatest deterrent to a Muslim?

Answer 9

Allah sees everything and he will judge each person on the Last Day