Justice, Human Rights, and Social Stability in the Light of the Quran: An Islamic Approach to Peace and Equity

Abstract

This paper examines the Quran principles of justice (adl) and human rights as the pillars of a peaceful and stable society. According to it, it claims that justice preservation, individual dignity safety, and the realization of the basic human needs are not just the moral ideals of Islam but the social requirements. Based on numerous verses of the Quran, such as the version stating that the oppressed have the right to speak against injustice. The study highlights the overall Islamic structure of provisions on equality, security and welfare of every member of the society.  Another fact that the paper brings to light is that those societies that practice justice and discriminate away will automatically attain social peace irrespective of their religious identity. On the other hand, in a situation where oppression, exploitation and economic deprivation are the order of the day, peace cannot be achieved. To sum up the discussion the comparison between the present day Muslim society and that of the Western countries is highlighted that although the latter may not claim to be Muslim, they have adopted the Qur’anic rules of justice and social well-being albeit partially and this has helped them to be stable and thrive.