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 Quran stresses the Justice of the Creator, He has also stressed justice and equity in human society and the individuality of individuals. The Holy Quran says that oppression and injustice will destroy society and that the fate of oppressors is of the most painful kind.

The Holy Quran, 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 Quran clearly states as a principle:

ان الله یأمر بالعدل و الاحسان و ایتای ذی القربی و ینهی عن الفحشاء و البغی
النحل 16/90

“God commands justice, the doing of good and liberality to family members and He forbids all shameful deeds and injustice and rebellion... “(16:90)

It should be noted that committing oppression is an ugly act, to accept oppression and suffer suppression is also wrong according to Islam and the Holy Quran,

لا تظلمون و لا تظلمون
البقره 2/279

“Deal not unjustly and you shall not be dealt with unjustly. “ (2:279)

In general, submission to inequity encourages oppression, increases suppression and aids oppressors.

Think and Answer:

I. Can our intellect, independent of the Divine Law distinguish between good and evil?

2. What does oppression stem from? What is the intellectual proof of Gods Justice?

3. What does the Holy Quran say about the justice of the Creator and how does it negate oppression from Him?

4. What is a human being’s responsibility in regard to justice and oppression?

5. Is it also a sin to submit to oppression?