Adequate Signs for People of Understanding to be Fair

By Muhammad Rizwan-ul Haque

Founding Chairman, Dawood Family Takaful, CEO of an Investment Bank, and Director of a Trust

June 22, 2017

For an Ultimate Change

The words of the Qur’an are timeless, and every verse carries a message that often perfectly reflects the realities of the time. Allah (SWT) has continually sent His chosen messengers so that whenever humanity deviates, guidance toward the straight path is restored.

Surah Al-Muminun (23:45)

“Then We sent Musa and his brother Haroon with Our signs and clear authority.”

The Responsibility of Those in Authority

There are always individuals blessed with power and authority whose words become law, compelling the masses to follow their rules and regulations. Therefore, it is essential that such laws are formulated with justice and fairness rather than being used for personal advantage by those in power.

Surah Al-Muminun (23:46)

“To Firawn (Pharaoh) and his chiefs, but they acted arrogantly, and they were a people given to dominance.”

Believe in Justice, Not Personalities

Throughout history, tyrants have rejected those courageous enough to speak against oppression and injustice.

Surah Al-Muminun (23:47)

“They said, ‘Shall we believe in two men like ourselves while their people are serving us?’”

It Is Only a Matter of Time

Truth alone will endure, while falsehood will eventually disappear. Therefore, we should neither support injustice nor remain silent in the face of wrongdoing merely to protect worldly interests.

Surah Al-Muminun (23:48)

“So they denied them both, and thus became among those who were destroyed.”

The Ultimate Guidance Is the Message of Allah (SWT)

For true guidance, all matters should be referred back to the Book of Allah. If it permits something, we should adopt it; if it forbids something, we should reject it — regardless of whether worldly benefits may be affected.

Surah Al-Muminun (23:49)

“And indeed, We gave Musa the Book so that they might be guided.”

Author Credit:

This article is written by Muhammad Rizwan-ul Haque, Founding Chairman of Dawood Family Takaful and a researcher in Islamic finance.