Peace and Justice
Justice, as outlined in the Quran, refers to balance and is the foundation upon which creation stands.
Ali Ibn Abi Talib, the fourth Caliph after the Prophet, has an incisive definition of justice. He considers justice to be the placement of everything in their proper order. The issue of proportionality and relativeness is thus an indispensable part of justice.
Peace based on justice, therefore, would mean a balanced, fair and tranquil state of affairs, where all concerned would enjoy their due rights and protection.
Read more about this topic: Peace In Islamic Philosophy, Concept of Islamic Peace
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