What Does Islam Teach About Justice? Neither love nor hatred can be allowed to compromise justice. By Khalid Baig   There is one word that captures the essence of all Islamic laws and all Islamic teachings; one word that describes the overriding value that permeates all Islamic values. Justice. The Qur'an says: "We sent aforetime our messengers with clear Signs and sent down with them the Book and the Balance, that men may stand forth in Justice." [Al-Hadeed 57:25] The sole purpose of sending … [Read more...]