Islam - Its Meaning for Modern Man

by Sir Muhammad Zafrulla Khan

Page 287 of 386

Islam - Its Meaning for Modern Man — Page 287

287 state to act unjustly or inequitably toward them. “O ye who believe, be steadfast in the cause of Allah, and bear witness in equity, and let not a people’s enmity toward you incite you to act otherwise than with justice. Be always just, that is closest to righteousness. Fear Allah. Surely, Allah is aware of what you do” (5:9).