Islam its meaning for modern man

very emphatic admonition already mentioned was added by the Prophet. He said that a party which obtains a judgement in its favour should not consider itself as having a valid right to the subject matter of the judgement if in fact it is not entitled to such right.

The mere fact of a judgement in its favour will not shield it against the consequences of the wrong that it would be guilty of in appropriating that to which in fact it is not entitled. The Prophet added that if such a party wrongly appropriates anything under colour of the judgement, it only “takes home a quantity of fire.”

Judges are admonished to carry out their duties with strict impartiality and justice. No party should attempt to corrupt the course of justice through bribery (2:189) or by presenting false evidence (25:73). A more emphatic and comprehensive injunction is: “O ye who believe, be strict in observing justice, and bear witness for the sake of Allah, even though it be against your own selves, or against parents and kindred. Whether they be rich or poor, Allah is more regardful of them than you are.

Therefore, guard yourselves against being led astray by low desires, so that you may be able to act equitably. If you conceal the truth or evade it, then remember that Allah is well aware of what you do” (4:136).

Even hostility toward a people should not incite a Muslim or the Muslim community or the Muslim 286