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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Ahlul-Bayt; Ethical Role-Models Justice Justice is the master of virtues and the course to peace. Islam has glorified justice and encouraged it through numerous texts of the Quran and the Sunna: “Allah commands (people) to maintain justice, kindness, and proper relations with their relatives. (16:90)” “Be just in your words, even if the party involved is one of your relatives.

(6:152)” “Allah commands you to return that which had been entrusted to you to the rightful owners. Be just when passing judgment among people.

(4:58)” As he was asked about the codes of the religion completely, Imam as-Sajjad (a) said: “They are to say the right, judge with justice, and fulfill the pledge[^1].” Imam as-Sadiq (a) said: “Justice is more delicious than honey, softer than butter, and more sweet- smelling than musk[^2].” Imam ar-Rida (a) said: “The application of justice and charity is sign of the continuance of graces[^3].” Forms of Justice (1) Man’s justice towards God This is the brightest form, the highest concept, and the title of credibility of justice.

How is it possible for anyone to fulfill the obligations of God so justly since God is the All-benefactor whose graces are innumerable and favors are incalculable? It is impossible to achieve justice towards the Lord who is absolutely Self-Sufficient except through confessing of shortcoming.

Justice towards God stands for the believing in Him, being sincere with Him, believing in His messengers and representatives, and responding to the necessities, such as the love for Him, having the honor of worshipping Him, persisting on the obedience to Him, and being away from the acts of disobedience to Him.

(2) Man’s justice towards the society This form of justice can be achieved by observing the individuals’ rights, refraining from maltreating them, dealing with them through noble traits, and courtesy, and sympathizing the poor as well as the other matters of social justice. In the holy Quran, God summarizes the factuality of the public justice by saying: “Allah commands (people) to maintain justice, kindness, and proper relations with their relatives.

He forbids them to commit indecency, sin, and rebellion. Allah gives you advice so that perhaps you will take heed. (16:90)” Amirul-Mu'minin (a) depicted the course of the social justice so briefly and eloquently: “My son, make yourself the measure for dealings between you and others.