O ye who believe! stand out firmly for justice as witnesses to
Allah even as against yourselves or your parents or your kin and
whether it be (against) rich or poor: for Allah can best protect
both. Follow not the lusts (of your hearts) lest ye swerve and
if ye distort (justice) or decline to do justice verily Allah is
well-acquainted with all that ye do. 544 645 [The English translation of an-Nisaa', 4:135, by Abdullah Yusuf Ali]
Notes:
- When the emigration took place from Makkah to Madinah,
bonds and links of brotherhood were established between
the Emigrants and the Helpers, and they shared in each
other's inheritance. Later, when the Community was
solidly established, and relations with those left behind
in Makkah were resumed, the rights of blood-relations in
Makkah, and the Helper-brethren in Madinah were both
safeguarded. This is the particular meaning. The more
general meaning is similar; respect your ties of blood,
of neighbourhood, and of friendly compacts and
understandings. Be just to all.
- Some people may be inclined to favour the rich, because
they expect something from them. Some people may be
inclined to favour the poor because they are generally
helpless. Partiality in either case is wrong. Be just,
without fear of favour. Both the rich and the poor are
under Allah's protection as far as their legitimate
interests are concerned, but they cannot expect to be
favoured at the expense of others. And He can protect
their interests far better than any man.
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