Justice Flashcards
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Q
Why is justice important for Muslims?
A
- Qur’an describes God as just
- Qur’an says God wants people to treat each other fairly and establish justice
- many hadith show Muhammad treating people fairly or teaching equality
- equality before law is one of the basic principles of the Islamic justice system - has court system with strict rules about justice
- pillar of zakah and charities such as Muslim Aid try to bring justice into the world
- part of role as vicegerents of God’s creation- ensure justice via shari’ah
2
Q
Why is justice important to non-religious people?
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- profits of business shared equally
- innocent protected from violence
- philosopher Thomas Hobbes said a system of justice prevents violence and allows us to live in peace in society
3
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Why do Muslims believe justice is important for the victim?
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important for a victim of crime’s suffering to be recognised and for the perpetrator to pay
* islam teaches justice should always be given
* victims of crime should be compensated based what is written in Qur’an
* God commands Muslims to be just- means unjust behaviour to be punished
4
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SofA for justice
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- Surah 16 says that God commands justice and the doing of good from Muslims
- Surah 49: ‘And act justly. Truly, God loves those who are just’.
- Surah 4 says Muslims should stand up for justice, even if it means acting against parents or relatives
5
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three ways a crime can hurt a victim
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physically, emotionally, financially
