Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

[Quran 7:29] Say, "My Lord advocates justice, and to stand devoted to Him alone at every place of worship. You shall devote your worship absolutely to Him alone. Just as He initiated you, you will ultimately go back to Him."

[Quran 16:90] GOD advocates justice, charity, and regarding the relatives. And He forbids evil, vice, and transgression. He enlightens you, that you may take heed.

[Quran 49:9] ... You shall maintain justice; GOD loves those who are just.


A challenge the world faces today is establishing human rights and justice for all people, regardless of their race, color, creed, social status, financial situation, or political affiliation (Quran 5:8, 49:13). If we observe God's laws, we will establish justice. In Submission, no one is above the law; none can claim immunity from the law. Good should be rewarded and evil must be punished. Without justice, then is anarchy, brutality and oppression.

While only God can be perfectly Just and Most Merciful (Quran 4:40, 1:1), He advocates justice and honesty for His followers (Quran 4:58, 7:29, 16:90, etc.) and reminds us that life is sacred. In a nation that follows God's system, there is maximum regard for people's lives and properties. Therefore, there will be no crime against the people's lives or properties. God also sets up a system of social justice for all. Because of the obligatory charity (Zakat), no one will go hungry or un-sheltered (2:215, 70:24-25, 107:1-7).

The rewards for following God's system are immense. A nation that upholds God's laws is guaranteed prominence among the nations of the world, victory, prosperity, and happiness (Quran 10:62-64, 16:97, 24:55, 41:30-31). On the other hand, a nation that violates God's laws incurs a miserable life (Quran 20:124).

May God help us be among those who follow His system, including being just and equitable to all.


References:
What Price A Great Nation, https://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/appendix36.html
Justice, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2017/aug/page1.html

Peace.