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Name: Ruba Jamil
Submitted to: Sir Sana Ur Rehman

Registration no: 70080634
Subject: Islamic Studies
Topic: Social Justice
Section: B2
Semester: 2
ASSIGNMENT
SOCIAL JUSTICE
DEFINITION:
Social justice is defined as concept of fair and just
relations between the individual and society, as measured by the
distribution of wealth, opportunities for personal activity,
and social privileges.
The Meaning of Justice

Justice as a concept refers to equality in giving rights and in
abiding by obligations without discriminations for any reason,
either for religion, race, color etc.
These characteristics include race, age, gender, religion, and
sexuality.
Social justice issues happen on a global scale, which in short
means they affect people all over the world. They can also take
place in one particular country or city.
FOUNDATION OF ISLAMIC SOCIAL JUSTICE

Ideological basis of the concept of Islamic social justice are found
in the following verses of the Holy Qur’an, Hadith of Prophet
Muhammad (PBUH) and traditions of Prophet’s companions
- 1. Give unto orphans their wealth. Exchange not the good for the
bad (in your management thereof) nor absorb their wealth into
your own wealth. Lo ! that would be a great sin. -(Al-Qur’an 4 : 2)
2. Give full measure and full weight, in justice…_(Al-Qur’an 6 :
152) 3. And know that whatever ye take as spoils of war, Lo! A
fifth thereof is for Allah, and for the messenger and for the
kinsman (who hath need) and orphans and the needy and the
wayfarer. If ye believe in Allah and that which we revealed unto
Our slave on the Day of Discrimination, the day when the two
armies met. And Allah is Able to do all things. -(Al-Qur’an 8:41) 4.
The alms are only for the poor and the needy, and those who
collect them, and those whose hearts are to be reconciled and to
free the captives and the debtors, and for the cause of Allah, and
(for) the wayfarers; a duty imposed by Allah. Allah is Knower, Wise.
 Social justice allocates rights and duties in organizations of
society, which enables people to receive the basic benefits
and burdens of collaboration. The relevant institutions often
include social insurance, public health, labor law
and regulation of markets to ensure fair distribution of wealth,
and equal opportunity.
 Interpretations that relate justice to a reciprocal relationship to
society are facilitated by changes in cultural traditions, some
of which emphasize the individual responsibility toward
society and others the balance between access to power
and its responsible use.
 EXAMPLES OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

These characteristics include race (racism), age (ageism),
gender (sexism), religion, and sexuality
(heterosexism). Social justice issues happen on a global
scale, meaning they affect people all over the world. They
can also take place in one particular country or city.
Examples of Social Justice in Islam

The Prophet Mohamed was the best example to great morals and
ethics, including justice. His model was also followed by his
friends, particularly the second Caliph Omar Ibn el Khattab whom
the Prophet called as the sagacious or the wise because he was
always able to differentiate between the just and the unjust. When
Omar Ibn el Khattab became the second caliph, he asked the
publics in one of his speeches to reform him if they find him unjust
to them. He was putting himself in an equal level with the
common publics since he knew that God perceives human beings
as equal with no difference between the rulers and the ruled.8 In
another speech that was attended by leaders who were appointed
by him to govern the Islamic cities he said, "I didn't hire them as
rulers to mistreat you or to take your money … If any of you faces
injustice by any of them, raise it to me, and I will give your rights
back to you.
Cause of social injustice

Poverty is not always caused by a lack of economic resources; it
is often a result of discrimination or social injustice that prevents
people from accessing tools, resources and education they need
to improve their situation. That's why social justice is crucial to
our mission of fighting poverty
5 principles of social justice

 Dignity of the Human Beings
 Primacy of the Common Good.
 Reciprocal rights and responsibilities.
 Dignity of work and rights for workers.
 Fundamental option for the poor and vulnerable.
Ways to meaningfully support social

justice movements
1. Educate yourself on a particular movement.
2. Work on your own habits and beliefs.
3. Research the local presence.
4. Take action in your community.
5. Go to a protest or demonstration.
6. Use social media.
7. Volunteer your time.
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

When all of these aspects work together and are acknowledged
then we are able to work toward changing social norms and
creating aspects in society that are focused on equity, rather than
equality. Of course, social justice should be the goal that we as
individuals want to achieve in liberating areas of us that have
limited and restrained others.
Social, Justice, Equality, And Social

Justice
Social justice is mutually a practice and a goal. The goal of social
justice is complete and equal contribution by all people in a society
that is equally designed to meet their needs. Social justice allows
for all members of society to be physically and psychologically safe
and secure. It is a set of values that allow us to understand what is
right and wrong in our world regardless of race, culture and
economic status.
The Negative Effects of Social Justice
Mary Wollstonecraft, famous activist for women’s rights in the late

seventeen hundreds declares, “It is Justice not charity that is
wanting in the world.” The difference between justice and charity
can shape the way Americans live and think. For instance, charity
is appeasing the effects of injustice, while justice roots out the
problem and hopefully demolishes it. However, today in America
people scream the word “discrimination” or “White privilege”
believing that it is the answer to all their problems.

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Name: Ruba Jamil

Submitted to: Sir Sana Ur Rehman

The Meaning of Justice

FOUNDATION OF ISLAMIC SOCIAL JUSTICE

 EXAMPLES OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

Examples of Social Justice in Islam

Cause of social injustice

5 principles of social justice

Ways to meaningfully support social

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

Social, Justice, Equality, And Social

The Negative Effects of Social Justice

Mary Wollstonecraft, famous activist for women’s rights in the late

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