Yahya - Justice and Tolerance in the Qur'an (2003)

INTRODUCTION
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questioned on the Day of Judgement can exercise true justice.
Indeed, history confirms this fact. As God informs us in
the verse, "Among those We have created there is a
community who guide by the Truth and act justly
according to it" (Qur'an, 7:181), throughout history there
have been times when justice prevailed. The prophets and
numerous just leaders who followed in their footsteps
established peaceful societies, thereby creating a role model
for the world to emulate. Both the Seljuk Turks and the
Ottoman Empire ensured the co-existence of people of
different religions and nations under one flag. Muslim Turks
were known for their justice in the lands they ruled. Due to
their tolerant, peaceable and compassionate attitudes, they
were received with joy by the natives of conquered lands.
The purpose of this book is to describe the justice in the
Qur'an. Yet bear in mind that to attain such a peaceable life,
and one full of trust, you must also make your own efforts.
For a peaceful life which will also secure a just and secure
environment for the next generation, you, more than anyone
else, must administer your own justice and thus become a
role model for others. There is an opportunity ahead to be
one of those who "command justice." (Qur'an, 3: 21) Never
forget that "... God loves the just." (Qur'an, 5:42)