Aisha Khan

In the grand tapestry of the Quran, one resounding theme weaves its way through the verses - the unequivocal call for justice. Allah, the Most Just, has emphasized the establishment of justice repeatedly, highlighting its fundamental role in the lives of His creations. From the dawn of prophethood to the annals of history, the divine message echoes: "وَاَقِیۡمُوا الۡوَزۡنَ بِالۡقِسۡطِ وَلَا تُخۡسِرُوا الۡمِیۡزَانَ" - "And establish weight in justice, and do not make deficient the balance" (Quran 55:9). The Tale of Prophet Salih and a Call for Justice Prophet Salih was sent to a people who had been granted the bounties of Allah but had forsaken justice in their dealings. The Quran recounts how they failed to conduct their business and trade affairs with justice. Their transgressions called forth divine retribution - earthquakes, ominous darkness, and a piercing scream that culminated in their demise within the comfort of their homes. But it is not only these vivid na...