Political Justice in The Quran: A Study of Governance and Leadership

Abstract

The Quran places emphasis on political justice and social order as is seen in this document, which serves as the basis for order within the entire Islam religion. Using the concepts of equality, responsibility, consultation (Shura), and the assurance of human rights, the Quran gives us the blueprint for constructing a society that is just. It discuss here the political justice perspective as contained in the Quran with particular focus on its effects in governance and leadership. Important Quranic passages like Surah An-Nisa and Surah emphasize respect for human rights, inclusiveness, fairness and equality, and equity adjudication in society. In the same regard, the Quran teaches about the responsibility of the leaders as guardians (Amanah) of Allah’s trust who can only work through Shura. Moreover, the Quran preserves other basic human rights such as the freedom of any citizen to profess their religion along with the protection of the minority. Many Muslim societies, however, do not practice these ideals due to authoritarianism, rampant corruption and cultural tendency in society. In this regard, the article suggests the need to focus on teaching Quranic justice, especially for the youth, promotion of democracy, enforcing systems of accountability, and reliance on better techniques for dealing with disputes. By following this model of political justice from the Quran, Muslim societies can strive to achieve good governance which is in line with Allah’s will for people to create order and harmony in society.