Justice in the Qur’an is a universal and overarching principle. It is integrated into the very act of creation by Allah. It underpins the legal systems of all messengers, including the Sharia of Islam. Tawhid itself is a form of justice. The Qur’an makes it obligatory to treat everyone with justice, whether that person is a relative, enemy, or stranger. This stipulation is obligatory, not optional. Qur’anic justice is contrary to human nature and its biases, pointing to the divine origin of this unique Book.
