Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

[Quran 7:29] Say, "My Lord advocates justice, and to stand devoted to Him alone at every place of worship. You shall devote your worship absolutely to Him alone. Just as He initiated you, you will ultimately go back to Him."

	Honesty & Justice Advocated
[Quran 4:58] GOD commands you to give back anything the people have entrusted to you. If you judge among the people, you shall judge equitably. The best enlightenment indeed is what GOD recommends for you. GOD is Hearer, Seer.


God advocates justice (Quran 7:29, 16:90). Associated with justice is monotheism (Quran 7:29) and honesty (Quran 4:58, 4:135). If we are devoted to God alone, honest and equitable--we will do our best to be just even against our own interests.

The Quranic system of justice solves problems that the criminal justice systems suffer in today's world. For example, it is more equitable and logical to have a system where thieves must repay their victims for losses and damages caused rather than putting them in prison which can be expensive for society.

May God help us do better individually and as a society when it comes to honesty and justice.


References:
Criminal Justice, https://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/appendix37.html
Honesty, A Virtue of Righteous, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/1998/apr/page3.html

Peace.