SOCIAL JUSTICE IN ISLAM: PHILOSOPHY AND PRACTICE

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This article examines the philosophical foundations of social justice in Islam and its practical application. In Islam, the principles of justice, equality and fairness play an important role in shaping society and protecting the rights of citizens. The article examines Islam's views on social justice, issues such as mutual respect, economic justice, and creating equal opportunities for all segments of society. The role of institutions such as mutual assistance, zakat and sadaqah in ensuring social justice in Islam is also discussed. The article aims to study how social justice in Islam can be implemented not only theoretically, but also in real life. Keywords: Islam, social justice, philosophy, practice, equality, fairness, charity, civil rights, society, mutual aid, Sharia, social system. Introduction: Social justice in Islam is one of the main pillars of society, which includes principles aimed at ensuring the rights, equality and mutual respect of people towards each other. Social justice, in turn, is an important principle that serves to ensure stability, peace and prosperity in society. The role of Islam in social life is distinguished by its just laws and moral rules. This philosophy involves not only respecting the rights of individuals in society, but also ensuring justice in the economic, social and political spheres. The philosophy of justice in Islam is clearly expressed in its main sources - the Quran and the Hadith. The Quran emphasizes the importance of justice, emphasizing the fact that Allah is just and the need to establish justice in the society He created. The practice of social justice in Islam is reflected in the laws of Sharia, the daily life of Muslims, the principles of governing society and the economic system. Social equality and mutual assistance are strengthened through actions such as fair trade, helping the poor, zakat and sadaqah. Social justice in Islam is not limited to the correct implementation of laws, but also aims to ensure mutual respect and honesty between people. Through this approach, every Muslim feels his responsibility in society and contributes to social stability through his actions. There are also economic aspects of social justice in Islam, since principles such as eliminating economic inequality, reducing the gap between rich and poor, fair trade and the prohibition of usury are important. This article comprehensively analyzes the philosophy and practice of social justice in Islam. The main principles of social justice in Islam, its implementation in society, as well as its importance in economic and social life are studied. The article seeks to demonstrate not only the theoretical but also the practical aspects of justice in Islam, and also shows how these principles are implemented in everyday life in Muslim societies. Main Part: The philosophy of social justice in Islam is based on the teachings of the Quran and Hadith. In the Quran, Allah Almighty says: "O mankind, We have created you from a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes that you may know one another. The 15 most noble of you in the sight of Allah is in your piety." (Al-Hujurat, 13). This verse emphasizes the equality and equal rights of all people, whose social status is determined only by their piety to Allah. Justice in Islam is not limited to the protection of individual rights. It means creating equal opportunities for all segments of society, reducing economic disparities between the rich and the poor, and ensuring respect and equality between men and women, the elderly and the young. Establishing social justice in Islam is aimed at ensuring that each person receives his rights with freedom and dignity. In Islamic practice, social justice is achieved through Sharia law. Sharia is a set of laws that govern the daily lives of Muslims, and its main goal is to ensure justice. Sharia law is aimed at ensuring economic equality in society, applying justice in punishing crimes, and generally protecting the rights of every person. For example, in Islam, acts such as zakat (giving a certain part of one's property to the poor) and sadaqah (voluntary aid) are important means of ensuring economic equality. Zakat requires Muslims to give a certain percentage of their wealth to the poor, orphans, and the needy, thereby reducing the gap between the rich and the poor and ensuring justice in society. This act is a practical manifestation of social assistance and the responsibility of each person in society. Economic justice in Islam is an important part of its principles of social justice. One of the main principles of the economic system in Islam is the prohibition of riba (an illegal form of profit). The prohibition of riba is aimed at ensuring economic justice and preventing the illegal growth of money. It aims to distribute people's financial situation fairly. One of the important methods of economic assistance in ensuring social justice in Islam is to provide workers with fair wages.