justice

• why is justice important to Muslims?


  -The idea of jihad and they see maintaining justice as part of their duties to the Khalifa

  -Quran describes Allah as just
• What are Muslim beliefs about justice?

  -Muslims will be judged on judgement day by Allah

  -believe part of role as vicegerents is to behave justly to others

  -Quran states that Allah wants everyone to be treated fairly and justice for all
• vicegerents


  A person responsible for enforcing justice on Earth on Allah's behalf
• what does shariah law means?

  -straight path
• what is shariah law?

  laws based on the teachings of the Quran
• why is shariah law important to muslims?


  -Applies insight of Quran to new situations

  -revelation from Allah so important to follow

  -Explains how to obey Allah properly and live how Allah wants them too
• why is justice important for victims?


  -Islam teaches justice should always be given

  -Justice can only be given when victim receives justice from guilty

  -could be compensation ect
• what is Muslim aid?


  -A charity that follows Islamic teachings about social responsibility.

  -seeks to secure justice for the poor and oppressed.
• hadith


  The compiled work of the life and teachings of Muhammad.
• How do Muslims believe prophet Muhammed acted justly?

  -many hadiths of him acting justly

  -tells Muslims to treat everyone justly and equally too