For the beings of the world have no right to claim of God...
For the beings of the world have no right to claim of God that His distinguishing constitutes injustice. If Cod does not create anyone at all, or if He distinguishes between beings, nobody's rights have been violated so that we can say that there is injustice. However, since God is Knowing and Wise, and does nothing without a good purpose, we can ask what the reason for these distinctions among created things is. Are they unnecessary in the order of things?
These questions will be answered in the following lessons. Do not handle the property of the orphans except with a good reason until they become mature and strong. Maintain equality in your dealings by the means of measurement and balance. No soul is responsible for what is beyond its ability. Be just in your words, even if the party involved is one of your relatives and keep your promise with God. Thus does your Lord guide you so that you may take heed?
(6:152) Thus, (Muhammad), preach (My revelation) to the people and be steadfast (in your faith) as you have been commanded. Do not follow their desires but say, “I believe in the Book, which God has sent down, and I have been commanded to exercise justice among you. God is our Lord and your Lord. Each of us will be responsible for his own deeds. Let there be no disputes among us. God will bring us all together and to Him we shall all return.” (42:15).
Questions What is a proof of the existence of God according to item # 1? Why can we not fully comprehend the power and knowledge of God? Who is always needy and who is not needy at all times and why? What does verse 64 ch. 40 say? Why does injustice take place? Do any of the reasons for injustice mentioned in the text applies to God and why not? In what way may ignorance become the cause off injustice? In what way may fear become the cause for injustice?
How may deprivation become the cause for injustice? How can injustice take place in a school system? Why has the headmaster to treat everyone by the same standard? Why should everyone in school receive different degree of markings? Is there any example to prove that no rights are involved therein? Do we have any difficulty to understand the world and why? What does verse 152 ch. 6 say? What does verse 15 ch. 42 say?
What does the phrase, “no soul is responsible for what is beyond its ability”, prove? Is keeping one’s promise an example of maintaining justice? What does the Phrase, “even if the party involved is one of your relatives”, prove?