Justice

Main Topic

The central theme of this lecture is Justice (Adl and Insaaf) as demonstrated in the Holy Quran and the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam). While many focus on the physical appearance (surah) of Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) during Rabi'ul Awwal, true devotion requires embodying his practical lifestyle (seerah), at the core of which lies absolute fairness and justice.

Key Lessons

• Definition of True Seerah: Following the Seerah means adopting the conduct, ethics, and principles of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) in daily affairs.
• Two Primary Causes of Injustice:
  1. Nepotism and Self-Interest: Covering up faults or lying to protect oneself, friends, or family members.
  2. Enmity and Hatred: Allowing hatred towards an individual or group to drive false allegations, gossip, or unfair rulings.
• Accountability on Qiyamah: Retribution will be exacted for every injustice on the Day of Judgment—even between horned and hornless animals before they turn to dust.
• Prophetic Examples of Justice:
  • Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) ruled against Sakhar (Rahimahullah/RA), who had previously aided him during the hardship of Taif, when legitimate cases were brought against him.
  • Following the murder of Hazrat Abdullah bin Sahal (Radhiyallahu anhu) in Khaybar, despite strong suspicions, Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) refused to punish the local Jewish community without clear evidence or eyewitnesses, paying the blood money himself.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Surah An-Nisa (4:135): Command to uphold justice as witnesses for Allah Ta'ala, even if it is against oneself, parents, or close relatives.
• Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:8): Warning not to let the hatred of a people prevent you from acting justly.
• Hadith Qudsi: Allah Ta'ala has forbidden injustice (zulm) upon Himself and made it strictly impermissible among His servants.
• Hadith on the Virtues of Just Rulers/Individuals (Al-Muqsitoon): Those who are fair in their judgments, families, and responsibilities will sit upon pulpits of celestial light on the right hand of Rahman on the Day of Judgment.

Practical Advice