He who does evil to people should not show loathing towards...

He who does evil to people should not show loathing towards the evil that is done to him. As a matter of fact, man will harvest nothing but that which he sowed. No one will harvest sweetness from the bitter, and no one will harvest bitterness from the sweet. These words of the Imam (PBUH) made the two parties settle their litigation before they left him. Imam as-Sadiq (PBUH) said: He who seizes his brother’s property wrongfully will consume a flame of fire on the Day of Resurrection.

As for him who wrongs others, Allah will cause him, his descendants, or the descendants of his descendants to be wronged by absolute persons. When the Imam was asked how it is acceptable for God to cause somebody to wrong the descendants of the wrongdoer, he referred to God’s saying: Those who are concerned about the welfare of their own children after their death should have fear of Allah and guide them properly.

(8) To punish sons for their father’s crimes is restricted only to those who accept and welcome their father’s wrongdoings so that they would inherit such usurped properties. To punish such sons is a reproach that discourages the wrongdoers from aggressions out of their care for their dear sons. It is also a good tiding for the oppressed individuals that their oppressors will be punished eventually.

The Prophet (s) said: For anyone who begins his day without having the intent to oppress anybody, Allah will forgive his sins “that he committed against his Lord. Forms of Injustice (1) Self-Wronging Self-wronging is the negligence of obedience to God.

Therein, disappointment and humility will be the result: (I swear) By the soul and that (Power) which designed it and inspired it with knowledge of evil and piety, those who purify their souls will certainly have everlasting happiness and those who corrupt their souls will certainly be deprived (of happiness).

(9) (2) Injustice towards the Family Injustice towards the family occurs when the paterfamilias neglects to apply true Islamic education to them, overlook to guide them to virtue, uses excessive severity and violence, and prevents them from having the necessities of a good livelihood. Such matters cause material and ethical shortcomings to the family members.

(3) Injustice towards the Relatives This form of injustice occurs when the relatives are deserted, disappointed in misfortunes, and deprived of feelings of kindness. Such matters bring about enmity and disregard for relations.