Faculty member, Islamic Sciences and Culture Academy, Qom, Iran
10.22081/jip.2026.72767.1143
Abstract
This article examines the relationship between the two key concepts of faith and justice in Islamic teachings. Using a descriptive–analytical method and drawing upon verses of the Holy Qur’an and narrations of the Infallibles (peace be upon them), it elucidates the various dimensions of this relationship. Faith is understood as heartfelt affirmation that necessarily entails practical commitment and exists in varying degrees and levels. Justice, in turn, is defined as giving each rightful owner his or her due. The article analyzes the relationship between faith and justice in four main sections: 1. Divine justice as the epistemic foundation of faith, in which the justice of God and the negation of any form of injustice from the Divine realm are examined with reference to Qur’anic verses. 2. Personal justice in the human relationship with God, which includes observing the right of obedience to God and avoiding shirk (associating partners with God) and disobedience. 3. Social justice in interactions among individuals, where, based on narrations, justice is presented as the supreme and non-exceptional virtue governing human relations. 4. Political justice, which obligates rulers to implement justice and analyzes its role in promoting religion and ensuring the stability and continuity of governance. The findings of the study indicate that genuine faith cannot be realized without commitment to justice at the individual, social, and political levels. These two concepts are fully intertwined within the intellectual framework of Islam. Moreover, justice functions as the principal criterion for evaluating faith, and a truly faithful society is one in which justice permeates all levels of life.
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