Basic Justice Surah: Al-Maidah (8)

Verse: "O believers, be persistently standing firm for Allah, witnesses in justice, and do not let hatred of a people lead you to be unjust. Be just — it is closer to taqwa." (5:8) — "Persistently standing" = intensive, habitual commitment to justice. "Hatred of a people" = historical enemy or disagreeing party. The verse forbids letting hatred lead to injustice. Justice is required even toward those you dislike. Linking justice directly to taqwa = it is not mere law but worship. Lesson: true God-consciousness demands justice toward adversaries before allies.

Source: Ibn Kathir (3/61); Al-Sadi

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