Selfishness...

Selfishness, bearing grudges and seeking revenge: Sometimes none of these qualities exist but selfishness causes one to aggress against others or the sense of seeking revenge or bearing a grudge makes that person commit oppression or the spirit of ‘exclusiveness’ and ‘monopolization’ causes injustice to others.

But noting that none of these ugly qualities and deficiencies exist in God, because He is the Knower of all things, needless of all things, has Power over all things and is kind to all, it makes no sense for Him to commit oppression. He is a Being Who is Endless, Perfect and Unlimited. Only Goodness, Justice and Mercy can stem from such a Being.

If He punishes those who commit evil, in reality, it is the result of their deeds which causes this, just like a person who, as a result of the use of narcotics or alcohol, is afflicted with an incurable disease. The Holy Qur’an says: “You receive but the recompense of what you have earned.” (10:52) The Holy Qur’an and the Justice of the Creator It is important to note that the Holy Qur’an greatly emphasizes this point: “Verily God will not deal unjustly with man in aught.

it is man that wrongs his own soul.” (10:44) And in another place, it says: “God is never unjust in the least degree.” (4:40) “We shall set up scales of justice for the Day of Judgment so that not a soul will be dealt with unjustly in the least.” (21:47) Thus, note that what is meant by ‘balance’ here, is the method of weighing good and evil, not like scales of this world.

Invitation to Justice and Equity We have said that the qualities of the human being must be like a ray of God’s Qualities and in human society, God’s Qualities are widespread. According to this principle, to the same extent that the Holy Qur’an stresses the Justice of the Creator, He has also stressed justice and equity in human society and the individuality of individuals.

The Holy Qur’an says that oppression and injustice will destroy society and that the fate of oppressors is of the most painful kind. The Holy Qur’an, in addition to mentioning the fate of past tribes, has often repeated this truth for people to see the result of oppression and corruption and what punishment will be given, fear that you not suffer such a fate.

The Holy Qur’an clearly states as a principle: “God commands justice, the doing of good and liberality to family members and He forbids all shameful deeds and injustice and rebellion...