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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books An Enlightening Commentary into the Light of the Holy Qur'an vol. 4 Section 20: Equity to everyone -The Jewish Hypocrisy Condemned Surah An-Nisa', Verse 135 Firmness in equity, fair play and faith enjoined, coveting for worldly goods; forsaking truth is due to weakness in faith.
be maintainers of justice (and) witnesses for Allah's sake, though it be against your own selves or (your) parents or near relatives; whether the one be rich or poor, Allah is closer to them both, Therefore do not follow any passion so that you can deal justly; and if you swerve or decline (the right), then verily Allah is aware of what you do." Social Justice Following the instructions that were pointed out through previous verses about the execution of justice upon orphans and wives, here in this verse, the statement is upon a basic principle and a general law.
It is about the execution of justice in all aspects and without any exception. It says: "O' you who have Faith! be maintainers of justice …." That is, you should accomplish justice so that you might not have the least inclination toward any side. Then, to emphasize the matter, the verse refers to the subject of bearing witness.
It recommends upon affairs concerning the witnesses, in particular, and that you should put aside all circumspections and bear witness rightfully for the sake of Allah, even if it is against you or your parents or your near relatives.
It says: "… (and) witnesses for Allah's sake, though it be against your own selves or (your) parents or near relatives; It can be understood from this holy phrase that it is possible for relatives to bear witness for or against each other when they observe the principles of justice. Then, it points to other factors of perversion from the principle of justice.
It implies that neither the wealth of the rich nor the emotions arisen from the poverty of the poor should hinder to bear witness rightfully. It is because Allah is more aware of the condition of the person against whom the rightful attestation is performed whether the one is rich or poor.