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| This article critically examines Islamic justice both in the theology of Islam and the practical aspect of Islam--[[Islamic Law|shari'ah law]].
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| ==Definition of Justice==
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| ===Modern/Secular===
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| {{Quote|1=[http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=justice Definition - Justice]<BR>Princeton University's WordNet|2='''Noun'''<BR>• (n) '''justice''', justness (the quality of being just or fair)<BR>• (n) '''justice''' (judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments)}}
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| {{Quote|1=[http://www.thefreedictionary.com/justice Definition - Justice]<BR>TheFreeDictionary by Farlex|2=''n.''<BR>'''1.''' The quality of being just; fairness. <BR>'''2.'''
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| :'''a.''' The principle of moral rightness; equity.
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| :'''b.''' Conformity to moral rightness in action or attitude; righteousness.
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| :'''a.''' The upholding of what is just, especially fair treatment and due reward in accordance with honor, standards, or law.
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| :'''b.''' ''Law'' The administration and procedure of law. <BR>'''4.''' Conformity to truth, fact, or sound reason}}
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| {{Quote|1=[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/justice Definition - Justice]<BR>Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary|2='''1 a :''' the maintenance or administration of what is just especially by the impartial adjustment of conflicting claims or the assignment of merited rewards or punishments <BR>'''b :''' judge <BR>'''c :''' the administration of law; especially : the establishment or determination of rights according to the rules of law or equity
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| '''2 a :''' the quality of being just, impartial, or fair <BR>'''b''' (1) : the principle or ideal of just dealing or right action (2) : conformity to this principle or ideal : righteousness c : the quality of conforming to law
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| '''3 :''' conformity to truth, fact, or reason : correctness}}
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| ===According to the Torah===
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| What the [[Taurat|Torah]] says about justice is important considering the [[Qur'an]] claims to confirm the Torah ({{Quran|2|40-41}} and {{Quran|2|89}}) and explicitly commands that people should adhere to its laws ({{Quran|5|43}}).
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| Judgment must be given fairly, and partiality cannot be shown to the poor or favoritism to the great.<ref>Leviticus 19:15</ref> In lawsuits, favoritism should not be shown to the poor.<ref>Exodus 23:3</ref> When giving testimony in court, one must not pervert justice and side with the crowd in doing wrong.<ref>Exodus 23:2</ref> To show partiality and to accept a bribe are considered perversions of justice.<ref>Deuteronomy 16:19</ref>
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| ==Scales of Justice== | | ==Scales of Justice== |
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