Several verses of the Qur’an emphasize this moral responsibility.

Several verses of the Qur’an emphasize this moral responsibility. For instance, In Surah Ash-Shura (Qur’an 42), Allah advises the believers to resist injustice, urging them to defend their rights against oppressors: “And those who, when afflicted by oppression, defend themselves [11] .” This verse underscores the right of individuals and communities to seek justice and resist oppression when confronted with tyranny.

It emphasizes that Islam does not advocate passivity in the face of wrongdoing but encourages active resistance to restore justice.

One of the most powerful verses in this regard is found in Surah An-Nisa (Qur’an 4), which calls upon Muslims to stand up for the oppressed: “Why should you not fight in the way of Allah and the oppressed men, women, and children, who say, ‘Our Lord, bring us out of this town whose people are oppressors, and appoint for us a guardian from Yourself, and appoint for us a helper from Yourself’?

[12] “ This verse highlights not only the duty of believers to combat oppression but also their role as defenders of the vulnerable. The Qur’an consistently presents the struggle against tyranny as a righteous cause, illustrating that supporting the oppressed is intertwined with faith itself.

In explaining the verse, Ayatollah Faqih Imani writes: “The above-mentioned holy verse, indeed, is a hint to the fact that Allah (s.w.t.) has answered to their invocation and He has trusted ‘you’ with this great human duty.

Then ‘you’ are the ‘guardian’ and the ‘helper’ who have been appointed from the side of Allah (s.w.t.) for supporting and saving them [13] .” The Oppressed in the Narrations The teachings and actions of the (PBUHH) demonstrate a profound commitment to justice and the protection of the oppressed. The Hadith literature is rich with examples where the Prophet and his pure Household () emphasized the duty of Muslims to stand against injustice and support those who are wronged.

One of the most widely quoted Hadiths in this regard is the saying of the Holy Messenger (PBUHH) who said: “Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or he is an oppressed one. People asked, “O Allah’s Messenger!