Message #17 August, 2000
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Adl" means justice, equilibrium or balance. Justice also has several
meanings such as rightfulness, lawfulness, fair retaliation or compensation, and to treat fairly. " Adl" specifies that whenever
individual is in a position to adjudicate a case between any two parties, he/she
must do so with justice and fairness. The judge, should not discriminate between
the two parties. On the Day of Judgement we all shall be treated equally for our
virtues and sins. Then why should there be discrimination on earth? The Glorious
Qur'an says,“Surely, Allah commands you to fulfill trust obligations toward
those entitled to them and that when you judge between people, judge with
fairness." 3:58
Islam,
like other religions and humanistic belief, lays great emphasis on justice and
how mankind should execute justice toward individuals, groups, communities,
and humanity at large. In order to bring justice to mankind so that they
can live together in peace and to place everything in its proper place, the
Glorious Qur'an was revealed, and was exemplified by the actions of Nabiy
Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) who said,“An hour of justice is
better than a year of Salat.”
Islam
ensure equality and justice, and serve to improve the dignity of all human
beings and to bring peace through justice. The Glorious Qur'an says,“He it is
who sent down inner peace into the hearts of the believers that they might add
faith to their faith." 48:4
The
Mighty Lord of the World, Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’Ala), commands mankind to
maintain justice, kindness, and proper relations with each other, saying in Sura
An-Nahl, 16:90,“Allah commands people to maintain justice, kindness, and
proper relations.” He also bestows His Kindness on all His creatures and never
does He oppress anybody, nor does He ever wish injustice for any of His
creatures. As Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’Ala) says in Sura Ale Imran,
3:108,“Allah does not wish injustice for any of His creatures.” If people
become truly familiar with Islamic guidance, they would be strongly inclined
toward it. There is no misfortune that man encounters, which does not have with
it some goodness which overpowers it.
He,
the Mighty, the All-Wise, has created all His creatures and established a system
of life— a cycle of cause and effect, and has set a particular line of action
for every creature. He never discriminates between His creatures in as far as
His expectations from them are concerned in regard to their obligations and
responsibilities. Similarly, His reward or punishment is also based on justice
for all. He has taken into consideration the respective capabilities and
capacities of each creature in His commands and accordingly He has fixed
proportionate punishment for each so that there is no partiality or injustice
done to anyone of His creatures. It is reported,"The deed of justice
performed by a leader for one day for his people is better than the deeds of the
man who spends fifty or hundred years amongst his family members in the worship
of Allah."
The
Glorious Qur'an says,“Those who do not judge according to what Allah has
revealed are unjust.” 5:45 To be
just and to follow the path of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’Ala) is a difficult
task. It is reported,"Bribing a judge into a decision in one's favor is a
great disobedience to Allah.” Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa
Salam) said,“Those who give bribes or take bribes are deprived of Allah's
Mercy." The Glorious Qur'an says,“Believers, be steadfast for the cause
of Allah and just in bearing witness. Let not a group's hostility cause you to
deviate from justice. Be just for it is closer to piety. Have fear of
Allah. Allah is Well-Aware of what you do.” 5:8
In
summary, Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’Ala) is Just, and the faith in the Justice of
Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’Ala) helps to lay the foundation of justice in
individual and collective lives. Whenever an individual prepares himself/herself
to accept justice in his/her personal life with respect to any problem they
might face today, this will result in some benefit tomorrow. However, man does
not feel satisfied unless he/she receive some worldly benefit immediately. It is
reported,“The supplication of a just leader is never refused." The
Glorious Qur'an says,“Eat of the lawful and good things which Allah has
provided for you and give thanks for His favours if it is He Whom you
worship.” 16:114
A
day, Insha’Allah, will come when justice will permeate the entire world. My
Lord, You know my weakness in bearing oppressive burdens, my inability to gain
victory over him who aims to be against
me. So I call upon Thee, my Lord. I
request my Master, and Thy beneficence, kindness, graciousness, and favor. May Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'Ala) grant Blessings on Muslims, and give
them the ability to attain what pleases Him, Ameen.
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The Glorious Qur'an says,“And Allah gave them the reward in this world and the
excellent reward of the hereafter. Verily Allah loveth those who do good (to
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therefrom.” 3:147 & 4:85.
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the Center, please send your donation to the Kufa
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believers,“And prefer over their own selves, though their own lot be
poverty.” 59:9
There
is a land close to the expressway. The size of it is one
acre with two buildings. The price is $375,000.00. Also, there are three
tracts of land of sizes 4, 3, and 35 acres. Two of them at Interstate spurs, and
the third one at the Interstate. The prices are approximately $125,000.00,
$95,000.00, and $50,000.00/acre, respectively. All of these properties are
visible from the Interstate. Insha'Allah, our brothers and sisters will donate
to establish our Center at one of these sites. “It is they who are truly
guided.” May Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’Ala) bless our planning efforts with a
successful outcome, Ameen. Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wasalam)
said,“He who builds a mosque for the sake of Allah, Allah will build a house
for him in paradise."
For
the Momineen and Mominaat who donated toward the purchase of land for the
Center, and/or supported the Center, may Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’Ala) gift them
houses in Heaven, Ameen. Insha’Allah, those who donated toward a place for
Center, we will publish their donations in the future.
Wa Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh