Justice in Islam: From the Perspective of the Qur'an and Sunnah

Justice in Islam: From the Perspective of the Qur'an and Sunnah Islam accepts justice as one of the basic principles of human life. Justice is not only a legal concept, but also one of the highest virtues of Islam as a value that ensures individual and social order. Justice is emphasized in the Noble Qur'an as one of the most important attributes of Allah and has been placed at the center of the teaching of Islam. Our Lord the Prophet (p.a.v.) has also shown justice as one of the necessary cornerstones for the establishment of an Islamic society. According to Islam, justice is a social responsibility that covers not only the relations between individuals, but also all segments of society. Dec. 1. Definition and Importance of Justice in Islam Justice, as a word, means "putting everything in its proper place". Justice in Islam is not limited only to judgment and punishment; it also refers to a way of life based on human rights, equality, freedom, fairness and social justice. Allah is the guarantee of justice, and the highest reference of justice in Islam is Allah himself. Islam aims to ensure justice, for people to fulfill their responsibilities to each other and to establish peace in society. The importance of justice is emphasized in many verses in the Noble Qur'an. Surat Anisa April 58. In the verse, Allah commands justice: "Allah commands you to give the trusts to their people and to judge between people Decently. Indeed, Allah is all-hearing, all-seeing.” This verse expresses that justice is a social responsibility, not just an individual one, and that every individual should fulfill this responsibility. Justice is to surrender the rights of every individual, to stand against oppression and to defend the truth.

2. Justice and Allah's Attribute of Justice in the Qur'an The Noble Qur'an provides many teachings about the justice of Allah. Allah's attribute of justice is one of the highest values in Islam. Allah does everything in the most just way and does not wrong anyone. Surah Al-Imran 182. In the verse, Allah says as follows:: "Allah does not do injustice, but people wrong themselves." This verse states that Allah's justice is absolute and that all kinds of injustice originate from people. The justice of Allah is not only individual, but universal justice and ensures that everything is arranged in the most correct way. Another important feature of justice in the Qur'an is that justice is a universal concept. In other words, justice applies not only Decently among Muslims, but to all humanity. *Believers* are called to be just according to the Qur'an, while they are also asked to be just and honest towards non-Muslims. Surat Al-Mumtahina 8. In the verse, this situation is expressed as follows: "Allah does not forbid you to be fair to those of you who have not fought about religion and have not driven you out of your homes. Allah loves those who are just." 3. Our Lord the Prophet (p.a.v.) and Justice Our Lord the Prophet (p.a.v.), he exemplified justice in every aspect in his life. He has laid the foundations of justice in the Islamic society and has become a model showing how justice should be achieved both in individual relationships and in the social structure. Our Prophet emphasized that justice is not limited only to the state administration, but also justice should be applied in personal relationships, family, business life and social life. For example, Hz. Ali (r.a.) the decision made by the Prophet in a case is a good example of Our Prophet's understanding of justice. One person, Hazrat. To Ali (r.a.) when he applies, we see that he decides fairly and tries to find the truth by listening to both sides. One of the most remarkable features of the Prophet's life was that he treated everyone equally. He has never made a distinction between people, he has granted equal rights to everyone, regardless of rich or poor, black or white, male or female Decrees. Our Lord the Prophet (p.a.v.), he also taught that justice is not limited only to personal responsibilities, but is a social responsibility. In the Hadith-i Sharif it is stated as follows: "Justice is the basis of government, the peace of society." Our Prophet has explained that justice is not only a matter of law, but also a principle that ensures social order.

4. The Social Dimension of Justice: Social Justice and Equality The social dimension of justice is very important in Islam. Social justice includes principles such as equality, equal opportunity, fairness and standing up to cruelty. Islam wants not only to protect individual rights, but also to defend the right of every individual in society and to ensure justice for everyone. There are many verses in the Noble Qur'an about how justice should be ensured at the social level. As an example, Surah Al-Baqara 177. In the verse, Allah emphasizes the importance of justice, goodness and cooperation along with faith: "Goodness is not just about turning your faces to the east and west; the real goodness is the kindness of people who believe in Allah, the last day, angels, books, prophets and give their wealth to relatives, orphans, the needy, the wayfarers, beggars and slaves, establish prayer and give zakat." This verse states that justice is not only a legal, but also a social responsibility and that people should help each other. Islam recommends that the rich bear responsibility towards the poor and the needy in society. It is tried to ensure the elimination of social inequalities through worship such as zakat, spending money and charity. In addition, issues such as social security and equal economic opportunity are also of great importance in ensuring justice.

5. Difficulties and Solutions in the Implementation of Justice in Islam Although achieving justice in Islam is possible in an ideal society, some difficulties may be encountered in practice. These difficulties arise especially as a result of the interaction of justice with factors such as freedoms, social inequalities and power imbalances. In modern societies, the role of the state in ensuring justice is great. However, according to Islam, every individual must fulfill his or her responsibility to ensure justice. In other words, justice is the responsibility not only of the state, but also of every individual. Islam is based on principles such as honesty, transparency and equality in ensuring justice. In order to implement these values at the social level, it is necessary to strengthen education, awareness and moral values. In addition, the rule of law and respect for human rights also play an important role in ensuring justice. Conclusion: Reflections of Justice in Islam on the Present Day The understanding of justice in Islam is considered not only a religious principle, but also a universal value. Justice occupies an important place in Islam on an individual and social level. While Allah's justice guides people's lives, the Prophet's (p.a.v.) its just administration also sets an example for an ideal social order. Today, correctly understanding and applying Islam's understanding of justice is very important for governing societies in a peaceful and just way. Ensuring justice is not only a legal issue, but also a virtue that should be enshrined in the hearts and souls of people. Islam encourages people to be just not only in a legal sense, but also in a spiritual sense by presenting a system that covers all aspects of justice.